Industry News
The potential of fish sidestreams
Nutrient-rich and sustainable, fish products made with sidestreams might just become the next superfood, according to a Finnish seafood tech company. [ + ]
CCEP inspires young workers to create influential change
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has partnered with Year13 to empower young Australians with the skills to become influential change-makers at work. [ + ]
Helen Strachan appointed Chair of Australian Grape & Wine
At Australian Grape & Wine's Annual General Meeting this week, Helen Strachan was appointed as its new Chair, effective Friday, 14 November 2025. [ + ]
Boosting plant-based protein manufacturing in regional NSW
Last month, the NSW Government launched a prospectus aimed at metropolitan and international food manufacturers to encourage them to consider regional NSW as a base for their operations. [ + ]
High-protein concepts on show in Paris
Arla Foods Ingredients is showing five new high-protein concepts at Fi Europe next month. [ + ]
Aussie study of trans fats in packaged food products
An analysis by The George Institute for Global Health found that thousands of packaged food products on Australian supermarket shelves may still contain industrial trans fats (iTFAs). [ + ]
Australian Government support for fresh produce suppliers of supermarkets
Applications open next month for a $2m grants program, which is designed to help smaller suppliers of fresh produce get a better deal when selling to supermarkets. [ + ]
Best 'young red' awarded to a windswept vineyard in Tassie
The 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards have been announced, with Meadowbank Wines scooping up two trophies for its 2024 Pinot Noir. [ + ]
Roma Foods celebrates over 70 years of Australian manufacturing
Producing over 20 million serves of pasta each year, Australian-owned and family-run Roma Foods takes time out to reflect on more than seven decades in operation. [ + ]
CCEP's reverse vending machine rollout
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' first RVM has opened in Moorabbin, with others planned across Australia to help boost recycling points for beverage container recycling. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
