Industry News
Informa Markets to host Vitafoods Asia 2025
Informa Markets will host Vitafoods Asia 2025 from 17–19 September 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. [ + ]
Fresh produce executive program debuts in NZ
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) will make its New Zealand debut in August. [ + ]
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030, but AFGC says success will depend on a national commitment to innovation. [ + ]
Making the invisible visible
How many compressed air station operators have complete visibility into their machines' exact condition and compressed air quality? [ + ]
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace set to ramp up in Australia
From 1 August, Scapegrace will take its Australian distribution in-house with a direct-to-market approach from its new $27m distillery in Central Otago. [ + ]
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few others, according to the latest data from the ABS. [ + ]
GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria
GEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria. [ + ]
USDA certification for Aussie agtech firm MEQ
Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef. [ + ]
SnackHQ launched in Melbourne
Founded by three former founders of Gourmet Food, the new snack food company is making all its snack food in-house at its food facility in Melbourne. [ + ]
Kerry opens Jakarta office and RD&A facility
The flavour innovation company has opened an expanded office and new facility in South Jakarta to accelerate sustainable food innovation in the region. [ + ]
Ferrero releases 2024 Sustainability Report
The report highlights progress in traceability across Ferrero's global supply chains and progress towards its 2030 goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Novella and Metaphor Foods unite to commercialise cell-based natural preservatives
The biotech startup is partnering with functional ingredients specialist Metaphor Foods in Australia to develop natural ingredients for food preservation. [ + ]
Australian Food Ministers meet to discuss food regulations
The latest Food Ministers' Meeting considered aligning food regulation to government obesity strategies, alcoholic beverage labelling and education about the HSR. [ + ]
Food provenance branding to boost NT produce
Geographic branding for local produce is crucial for advancing the NT's food production and manufacturing, according to the supervisor of a CDU PhD project. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia projects $10m of benefits for emerging FMCG brands
The FMCG incubator program, which is backed by Woolworths, has released its latest report, revealing $10m in projected benefits for participating brands across ANZ. [ + ]
