Industry News
Lamb abattoir expansion in regional Victoria
Supported by a Victorian Government investment, Thomas Foods International has completed the expansion of its abattoir in Stawell, Victoria. [ + ]
CBS Foodtech to supply KRONEN machinery in Australia
CBS Foodtech has announced it will now be supplying KRONEN machinery to the Australian food processing industry. [ + ]
Australian-made robot for temperature-controlled food delivery
Monash students are developing food delivery technology with separate compartments that can keep food hot or cold. [ + ]
Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop moulded fibre-based food packaging solutions
The partnership combines Metsä Group's three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor's high-barrier film liners. [ + ]
AFGC appoints Colm Maguire as new Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has appointed its interim CEO — Colm Maguire — as Chief Executive Officer. [ + ]
FDA approves three food colours from natural sources
As part of its efforts to phase out synthetic food colours from the nation's food supply, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved three new colour additives. [ + ]
China's new food colouring standard welcomed by industry
China introduced a new standard for food colouring on 1 May, which stipulates that it must be made from normal foodstuffs and classified as an ingredient, not an additive. [ + ]
Bega to close Strathmerton cheese processing plant by mid-2026
Bega Cheese announced plans to close its cheese processing facility in Strathmerton, Victoria, consolidating the operations at an existing facility in Bega. [ + ]
Fonterra invests a further $70m to move away from coal
At the opening of the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, Fonterra announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its southernmost site. [ + ]
Australian brand Rosella celebrates 130 years
Aussie brand Rosella celebrates its 130-year milestone with the release of special-edition 130th anniversary bottles of tomato sauce and fruit chutney. [ + ]
Reimagining native aquaculture in NZ with low impact on fish and environment
Fish health is the focus of a new aquaculture trial of native snapper in a specially designed low-impact, mobile ocean system in the South Island of New Zealand. [ + ]
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with award
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to CEO of Perfection Fresh Australia, Michael Simonetta. [ + ]
ACCC commences informal review of a proposed acquisition by Lactalis
ACCC is seeking submissions for its informal competition assessment as Lactalis proposes to acquire some businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group. [ + ]
Aussie packaging innovations shortlisted for WorldStar awards
Two winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards. [ + ]
FLORA awarded 2025 Innovation Excellence Award from Canstar Blue
Plant based margarine FLORA has been awarded a 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award. [ + ]
