Industry News
Shaws Distillery's grain-to-glass philosophy captured on winning label
Peacock Bros. has partnered with Shaws Distillery to create a label with a layered finish that communicates more than just product information about its vodka. [ + ]
Ingredion offers to buy Tate & Lyle
US-based Ingredion has made an offer to buy UK-based Tate & Lyle's ingredients portfolio in a transaction that implies a value of £3.7bn. [ + ]
Know Your Grocery Code program for fresh food suppliers to supermarkets
The government-funded training program is designed to help fresh food suppliers across Australia better understand the mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. [ + ]
2026 PIDA Award Finalists announced
Unique designs have been recognised as finalists for the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) awards in 2026. [ + ]
AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting
After a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November. [ + ]
Singapore, a hub for European dairy in SE Asia
Increasing interest in science-backed ingredients has positioned Singapore as a key gateway for European dairy innovation in South-East Asia. [ + ]
Taste perception study to help advance functional food designs
The findings of a new pilot study may help to improve functional food design and food processing technologies while advancing understanding of taste-related sensory perception pathways. [ + ]
Avocado supply chain handling training program partners with Woollies
The Australian avocado industry has launched a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program, partnering with Woolworths on retail components. [ + ]
Next-generation automation on show at CeMAT 2026
Swisslog will be showcasing its new 4-way pallet shuttle and other intralogistics automation solutions at CeMAT 2026. [ + ]
AIP joins AFGC as a member
The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced that it has joined the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) as a member. [ + ]
Jet Technologies partners with renewable ink technology business
Jet Technologies is working with Living Ink Technologies to introduce an algae-based alternative to black inks for packaging and label applications in Australia. [ + ]
Dematic celebrates 60 years of Australian innovation
From humble beginnings in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Dematic is now celebrating 60 years of manufacturing and engineering in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
For Food's Sake agrifood event returns in September
Hosted by Future Food Systems (FFS), the For Food's Sake agrifood innovation event is being held in Sydney this September. [ + ]
New CEO and MD for Pure Foods Tasmania
Pure Foods Tasmania has announced the appointment of Robert Knight as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, becoming effective on 1 July 2026. [ + ]
Fresh produce technology on show at Hort Connections 2026
Result Group will demostrate its traceability and branding solution for fresh produce at Hort Connections 2026. [ + ]
