Industry News
Australian wine exports fall below 600 million litres
The latest report from Wine Australia has revealed a decline of 7% in wine value for June exports, reflecting a global trend of declining wine consumption. [ + ]
2026 ABA Scholarships open the door for two packaging professionals
Andrew Rennie and Ola Wicik have won scholarships in AIP's formal packaging certificate and diploma programs, announced at the 2026 PIDA Awards in Melbourne. [ + ]
Australian rendering industry symposium
Australia's rendering industry takes centre stage at the 2026 ARA International Symposium being held in Melbourne from 15–17 September. [ + ]
Diversified Australia launches FoodTech Sydney
Announced at the foodpro 2026 event in Melbourne, FoodTech Sydney is designed to serve the NSW food manufacturing industry in August 2027. [ + ]
Wine Australia Directors welcomed by Australian Grape & Wine
Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the recent appointment of two new Directors to the Board of Wine Australia. [ + ]
Vegan dog and cat foods put under the microscope
Dogs and cats can generally digest nutritionally sound plant-based pet food well, according to a new scientific review. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania releases 2025 Sustainability Report
The report highlights strong progress across climate action, circular packaging, consumer choice and community impact. [ + ]
AIP to partner with the Packaging Cockpit
The tool calculates the technical recyclability and lifecycle assessment of packaging systems, provides scientific calculations and enables data interface with suppliers and brands. [ + ]
WHS guidelines released on risks of AI in the workplace
Safe Work Australia states that implementing new digital technologies or changing existing AI or digital technologies at work may introduce or change WHS risks. [ + ]
Lactalis plans to close dairy factory in Gippsland, ADF comments
Australian Dairy Farmers said the news about the dairy factory closure in Victoria reflects increasingly challenging times for the local dairy industry. [ + ]
Frog peptide could increase the shelf life of strawberries
This molecule could have potential for post-harvest treatment applications as a study shows it preserves the fruit's firmness without affecting its flavour. [ + ]
NZ food scientist recognised for impactful protein study
A three-year global protein quality study that provides valuable insights for the food industry has won a prestigious academic award for a Massey University scientist. [ + ]
AIP appoints its new President
Michael Dossor, CEO of Result Group, has been appointed as the new President of the AIP, taking over from John Bigley who has completed his three-year term. [ + ]
foodpro 2026 opens on Sunday
The food and beverage manufacturing supply chain industry event, foodpro, will be officially opened by the Hon. Colin Brooks MP on Sunday, 26 July 2026. [ + ]
Nestlé Purina PetCare to build integrated pet food plant in Italy
In order to meet growing demand for pet food, Nestlé Purina is investing approximately AU$913m for a pet food plant and logistics platform in Italy. [ + ]
