Industry News
Australian beverage sector has a record summer
There was a summer surge of revenue for Aussie beverage manufacturers in Q4 2025, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from Unleashed. [ + ]
AIFST and foodpro partnership in July 2026
foodpro 2026 and AIFST26 conference will run concurrently in Melbourne from 26–29 July, with the two-day conference covering food safety, sensory science and much more. [ + ]
AFGC maps out electrification pathway for manufacturers
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has partnered with EnergyLink Services on a new Electrification Fact Sheet, including actionable steps for the next stage of decarbonisation. [ + ]
AIP heads to Vietnam with packaging educational programs
The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is partnering with the upcoming ProPak Vietnam 2026 trade event, starting on 31 March with the DrinkTech Conference. [ + ]
€13.4m funding for cellulose alternative to titanium dioxide
Inter IKEA Group has backed a €13.4m Series A for Swiss biomaterials company Seprify, which is scaling a cellulose-based alternative to titanium dioxide. [ + ]
Mainland Group sale to Lactalis for $4.22bn now unconditional
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has confirmed that the agreement to sell its global consumer and associated businesses Mainland Group to Lactalis for $4.22 billion is now unconditional. [ + ]
Construction begins on Alfa Laval's Food Application & Innovation Center
The research and development facility being built by Alfa Laval in Copenhagen will initially focus on advancing protein processing. [ + ]
Australian-made recyclable Paper Bubble wrap from Visy
Visy has introduced a recyclable Paper Bubble as part of its efforts to phase out more single-use plastics. [ + ]
SAPAL SA acquires French packaging specialist SMP*
Swiss packaging company SAPAL SA has announced the acquisition of SMP* to strengthen its position in the processed cheese segment. [ + ]
Avocados Australia partners on education initiatives in Malaysia
With strong demand for Australian avocados in Malaysia, the industry has signed two agreements to deepen its collaboration with the country that extends beyond trade. [ + ]
Save Food Initiative strengthens global alliance with UNIDO and WPO
The global alliance will help to strengthen the Save Food Initiative's role in reducing food loss and waste right along the processing value chain. [ + ]
Nutrient content claims on alcohol, Australian research
Two Australian studies reveal how nutrition claims on alcohol and zero-alcohol products are impacting consumers, with researchers highlighting regulatory grey zones. [ + ]
ABARES predicts Australia's produce will exceed $100bn in 2026–27
The multibillion-dollar farm gate value together with record exports are forecast for Australia's agricultural production this financial year in ABARE's latest report released today (3 March). [ + ]
Clariant achieves EU approval for renewable additives in food-contact plastics
The specialty chemical company said it achieved EU Commission approval based on the EFSA opinion of its renewable rice bran wax additives. [ + ]
Opal Packaging Plus partners with Phantm to develop packaging compliance solution
Opal Packaging Plus has partnered with Phantm to build a data asset to help future-proof packaging compliance and reporting as regulations continue to evolve. [ + ]
