Industry News
Gelato ingredients distribution agreement in Australia
Master Martini Australia and Invidia Foods have established an agreement to supply and distribute gelato ingredients Australia-wide. [ + ]
CCEP is investing $100m in new and updated canning facilities in Qld
The multi-year investment has enabled the completion of a can line upgrade at CCEP's facility in Richlands, Brisbane, and construction is now underway on an additional can line at the site. [ + ]
Research: your phone can tell you if your milk is off
Researchers at UNSW have developed a smartphone sensor that can detect if milk is fresh or spoiled, aiming to combat wastage and food-borne illnesses. [ + ]
Aussie coffee drink experience is being exported to the UK
Australian 'ready to drink' coffee brand Hunt and Brew has launched in the UK. [ + ]
Aussie yoghurt making waves in Saudi Arabia
Australian food and beverage products are being exported globally — with The Yoghurt Shop being one of the newest additions to the Saudi Arabian market. [ + ]
Aust chairs the World Wine Trade Group
Australia has assumed the role of Chair of the World Wine Trade Group in 2024. [ + ]
GS Holdings to acquire Octopus Distribution Networks
GS Holdings has signed a binding agreement to acquire Octopus Distribution Networks, a Singapore-based integrated beverage solutions group, for AU$13.6 million. [ + ]
Ferndale Foods Australia enters the sports and diet market
Ferndale Foods Australia is in the next phase of its business growth after a $23 million investment in its food manufacturing facility in Ballarat. [ + ]
Varietals on trend at 2024 Australian International Olive Awards
Single varietal olive oils were the on-trend winners at this year's Australian International Olive Awards, which were announced on 25 October. [ + ]
Free UTS workshop for NSW manufacturers to help boost innovation
The complimentary digital transformation workshop is put forward as a way to reassess strategic priorities, identify skills gaps and access further resources. [ + ]
Lamb prices surge but producers remain cautious
After a turbulent 18-month period in the livestock market, producers are increasingly cautious about their stocking decisions. [ + ]
Pernod Ricard Winemakers acquisition not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard Winemakers by Australian Wine HoldCo Limited (AWL) through its subsidiary, Accolade. [ + ]
Artificial mouth to help tailor soft food developments
One of the challenges for the food industry is designing products suitable for age-related pathologies; the artificial mouth could help with tailoring foods to meet these needs. [ + ]
The state of Victoria has its finger on the pulse
The Victorian Government has provided a $2.4m boost for a pulse research project that could help the state capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market. [ + ]
Synlait Milk CEO resigns
After nearly three years in the role, Grant Watson has resigned as CEO of Synlait Milk. [ + ]
