Industry News
Plan for food security in the face of supply chain issues
The Australian Government has established a National Food Supply Chain Assessment to manage the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. [ + ]
Food Standards Board appoints new Acting Chair
The acting arrangements will maintain stable leadership and ensure continuity for Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). [ + ]
FSANZ approves caffeine proposal and formula additive
The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board has approved a caffeine risk proposal and permits application for an infant formula additive. [ + ]
Australian wine welcomes A-EU trade deal but meat industry not happy
Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed key elements of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement, but the Australian red meat industry says it's the worst deal. [ + ]
Cocoa-free ingredient supplier scales up production
An Italian foodtech company has raised funding to help it expand and scale production of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative. [ + ]
Next phase for soft plastics stewardship, partnership
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation and Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia have formed a partnership to support the next phase of soft plastics stewardship in Australia. [ + ]
Unilever in discussions about its Foods business
On 20 March, Unilever issued a statement in response to recent speculation about a potential transaction involving its Foods business. [ + ]
From wheat waste to functional ingredient for future foods
Researchers have transformed wheat bran into hydrogels that could potentially be used to thicken, stabilise or add texture to plant-based foods of the future. [ + ]
Australian avocado industry trials retail ripeness scanner
The Australian avocado industry is aiming to enhance supply chain quaility by trialling an in-store ripeness scanner that helps reduce bruising of the fruit. [ + ]
Ice-cream packaging partnership with a sustainable scoop
BioPak and Everest Ice Cream have partnered to deliver a more sustainable packaging solution with every scoop. [ + ]
Call for legislation and greater Indigenous control over native foods
As Australia's native food industry booms, emerging Aboriginal leaders and experts call for government action to protect against cultural appropriation. [ + ]
Mondelēz completes its new Toblerone production line
The triangular brand's production capacity and innovation capability will be accelerated thanks to the opening of a new facility in Bern, Switzerland. [ + ]
TasFoods Ltd has gone into voluntary administration
Following the unsuccessful attempt to sell its poultry brand, Nichols Poultry, TasFoods Ltd has entered into voluntary administration. [ + ]
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell announces resignation
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (16 March 2026) announced that Chief Executive Officer Miles Hurrell has resigned, after a 25-year career with the Co-op. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
