Industry News
Leadership change at CCEP Australia next year
Miles Karemacher has been appointed as Managing Director of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, effective 18 January 2027. [ + ]
CCEP's $39.7m can line upgrade in Perth increases capacity 40%
The investment at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Kewdale facility lifts speeds to 1500 cans/min, with a capacity around 384 million cans/year. [ + ]
ACCC alleges anti-competitive conduct by Australian egg producer
The ACCC has initiated civil action over its allegations that Australian egg producers have engaged in cartel and other anti-competitive conduct. [ + ]
Wine mentoring program underway in NZ
The program matches mentors with mentees who are looking to take the next step with their careers in the New Zealand wine industry. [ + ]
State govt backs food manufacturers in Melbourne’s north
The Victorian Government has announced support for three of its local food manufacturers, including That’s Amore Cheese, Mr. Pitta and Picnic Foods. [ + ]
Small changes for manufacturing healthier food
Research in the UK suggests that food and drink manufacturers could improve the sustainability and healthiness of their product portfolio with small changes. [ + ]
Fat recovery method for industrial ice-cream waste
Penn State researchers have developed a simple method that could help with the recovery and reuse of fat from ice cream manufacturing waste. [ + ]
SMaRT-Pack centre to help drive sustainable packaging transition
Led by Monash University, the research centre has been launched to focus on the adoption of recyclable and compostable packaging alternatives. [ + ]
Air Liquide to build industrial and medical gas plant in NSW
The plant is being built to enhance the local industrial and medical gas supply across Australia and support key sectors such as food and beverage processing. [ + ]
Blue-light approach to reducing Campylobacter in poultry
The novel technique developed in the UK to reduce surface contamination on poultry products is showing promise for potential applications in processing plants. [ + ]
Tibaldi acquires South Food Group
Both Tibaldi and South Food Group are Victorian-based manufacturers and suppliers of smallgoods. [ + ]
Flavour-first technology for fruit development
A new flavour wheel tool developed by Queensland researchers will allow consumer taste preferences to guide the development of new fruit varieties. [ + ]
AFGC calls on government to cut red tape for Aussie food makers
The Australian Food and Grocery Council said the tough economic conditions highlighted the need to back our local food and grocery products manufacturers. [ + ]
2026 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards unveiled
Black garlic honey, fruity sourdough and salted walnut ice cream were some of the standouts from across Australia crowned at this year's awards. [ + ]
Peacock Bros. and insignia to unite under one roof in Victoria
Peacock Group is building a purpose-built facility in Dandenong South which is set to bring Peacock Bros. and insignia together. [ + ]

