Industry News
$300m production facility for frozen chips being built in Vic
An international food manufacturer plans to establish its first Australian 24 h production facility in the Wimmera region, for making frozen fries from Aussie produce. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods partner to progress sustainable chocolate
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is partnering with food-tech innovator Planet A Foods to help scale the production of alternative chocolate options. [ + ]
FSANZ's annual report defined by safety & scientific progress
During 2024–25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand supported 87 food recalls, 10 food safety issues, and also approved the first cell-cultured food. [ + ]
2025 Australian International Olive Awards held in Adelaide
Winners of the Australian Olive Association's annual international olive product awards were announced in Adelaide on 30 October. [ + ]
Smarter 'natural' packaging for food of the future
From food waste sugars into natural plastic films, researchers at Monash University are creating smarter bioplastics for single-use temperature-sensitive packaging applications. [ + ]
Developing a policy for pre-packaged food sold online in Australia and NZ
Food Ministers have agreed for the Food Regulation Standing Committee to seek feedback on developing a policy guideline on information requirements for pre-packaged food sold online. [ + ]
Complete snack and confectionery line on show
TNA Solutions will spotlight complete snack and confectionery line solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 from 4–6 November in Dubai, UAE. [ + ]
$340,000 safety spend after fruit packing injury
A fruit packing company has pledged to spend $340,000 to improve health and safety outcomes after a worker's hand was injured in a conveyor belt. [ + ]
Beef industry's sustainability achievements and next benchmark
Good waste reduction achievements in the beef processing sector have been highlighted in the Australian beef industry's 2025 ABSF Annual Update. [ + ]
Fonterra to sell Mainland Group to Lactalis for NZ$4.22bn
Fonterra farmers have given strong support to sell the co-op's global consumer businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis, with over 88% supporting the divestment. [ + ]
Fruit exports soaring in NZ, driven by kiwifruit
New data published today (30 October 2025) shows that exports of New Zealand's fruit have increased 43% compared to last year — driven mainly by a large increase in kiwifruit exports. [ + ]
Clean-label functional ingredients of the future
Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator has invested in SeaStock Pty Ltd to accelerate the commercialisation of its algae-based functional ingredients. [ + ]
Arla Foods Ingredients concept for protein bar innovation
Making its debut at SupplySide Global is a concept created by Arla Foods Ingredients to respond to the biggest trends in the protein bar market. [ + ]
Supermarket survey: suppliers asked to comment
Suppliers to Australia’s large grocery businesses are being asked to comment about their working relationships with them in the government's annual survey. [ + ]
Amcor's progress with sustainable packaging innovations
Amcor released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Sustainability Report which highlights the company's progress on paper-based solutions and bringing recycle-readiness to flexible packaging applications. [ + ]
