Industry News
CeMAT 2025 incorporates processing, packaging and more
Food and beverage processing and packaging professionals will be benefit from two new features being introduced at CeMAT Australia, to be held in Sydney from 22–24 July. [ + ]
Epson label-printing solutions at Foodservice Australia 2025
At Foodservice Australia 2025, Epson will be demonstrating its latest label-printing solutions on stand K45. [ + ]
Winners of the 2025 ABA Scholarships announced
The winners of the 2025 ABA Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand have been announced at the Australasian Packaging Conference. [ + ]
Nestlé dives deeper into biotech and creates new centre
Nestlé is strengthening its R&D expertise in biotechnology and creating a new centre for deep tech. [ + ]
Biodegradable packaging solution that's berry good
A completely biodegradable packaging solution has been developed by researchers at the University of Queensland as an alternative to plastic for strawberry punnets. [ + ]
The Yoghurt Shop appoints Chair of its new advisory board in Adelaide
The Yoghurt Shop has appointed Stephan Knoll as Chair of its newly formed Advisory Board, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the company's growth journey. [ + ]
FoodTech Qld 2025 announces conference speakers
FoodTech Qld 2025 has announced its conference line-up, which includes expert speakers on food safety, packaging, processing and more. [ + ]
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu wins at beef awards in Qld
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu has earned two prestigious medals at the 2025 Royal Queensland Branded Beef Awards. [ + ]
AFGC and GS1 Australia join forces for digital labelling initiative
Being rolled out across Australia and New Zealand, SmartFacts is a new way of digital labelling powered by GS1 that is designed to re-shape the way we shop. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
