Dai Minato has been announced as the new CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, and will step into the role from April 2025. [ + ]

A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a way to combat food waste by slowing food spoilage — without the use of chemicals. [ + ]

Hard cheeses, non-bovine products and innovative flavours have been celebrated at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. [ + ]

A lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service alleges the agency has approved misleading labelling on chicken and turkey products. [ + ]

Australian distillers, brewers and wine producers have been promised tax relief by the federal government, applicable from 1 July 2026. [ + ]

Designed for its better-for-you food products, The Arnott's Group has opened a new 45,000 m² manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria. [ + ]

Following an inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia, a government report has now been released with 23 recommendations, including a holistic national-level food policy plan. [ + ]

Sometimes used as a meat alternative, tempeh is a fermented fungal food traditionally made from soybeans, but a new type of tempeh is now being developed using chickpeas and peas. [ + ]

Heat transfer solutions suppliers HRS Heat Exchangers and Fluid Dynamics have formed a formal channel partnership for sales in the Australasian market. [ + ]

Many of SMC Corporation's thermo-chillers now answer to the call for a more environmentally friendly solution. [ + ]

CSIRO has today launched a national resource of Australia's isotopic data, which can be used like a fingerprint to authenticate food's provenance and sustainability claims. [ + ]

Pancakes are normally made with refined flours but food scientists have been working to find a more nutritional mix using wholegrains — the results could provide insights for flour manufacturers. [ + ]

CCEP has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute for its achievements in Australia with fostering a workplace culture centred around purpose, inclusion and more. [ + ]

A recent survey reveals an openness among Japanese consumers towards eel alternatives, including cultured versions. [ + ]

Saputo Dairy Australia's Cobram site received the 2024 Business of the Year award from Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Networks (GMLLEN) for the Moira Shire local government area. [ + ]