Industry News
Record growth for food and grocery manufacturing sector, AFGC reports
The AFGC's State of Industry 2024–25 report shows record levels of turnover and employment, with food and grocery accounting for 33% of all manufacturing jobs in Australia. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Gaengler is joining Barry Callebaut as Chief Operating Officer on 1 September 2026, coming from Mondelez International. [ + ]
eBeam technology evaluated for poultry food safety and flavour
Researchers are gauging the effectiveness of electron beams in the fight against foodborne illness pathogens in poultry. [ + ]
Snack brand Nibblish focused on sustainable business model
Nibblish is a New Zealand snack brand on a mission to make real fruit the star of the snack aisle. [ + ]
Making cultivated meat more viable by re-using waste
University of Queensland researchers have found a way to cut costs in cultivated meat production, which could help bring the industry closer to commercial-scale reality. [ + ]
WA-based Brownes Dairy is back on the market
China Mengniu Dairy Company has initiated a formal sale process for the 140-year-old dairy business in Western Australia, amid positive global market conditions. [ + ]
New Chair of the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority Board
Louise Holding has been appointed as Chair of the WAMIA Board, overseeing the authority's strategic direction for WA's red meat industry over the next three years. [ + ]
Top 6 impacts of robots, revealed in IFR position paper
The International Federation of Robotics' latest position paper reveals how robots can have a positive impact on employment, productivity and competitiveness. [ + ]
Food ingredients specialist's solutions on show at Fi India 2026
Barentz will showcase its local food innovations at Fi India 2026, taking place from 26–28 August in Mumbai. [ + ]
Australian dairy sector mixes up its premium protein selection
Australian milk protein supply has fallen approximately 30% since 2015, and this scarcity is reshaping the dairy product mix according to Rabobank research. [ + ]
Australian Grape & Wine CEO to depart end of September
Australian Grape & Wine's CEO Lee McLean announced his resignation today (21 August) after eight years with AGW, including four years as CEO. [ + ]
Casual hosting promotes convenient snack options: study
New research has provided a snapshot of changing consumer behaviour in Australia and the role FMCG brands play in modern entertaining. [ + ]
Asahi switches to recycled material for all plastic soft drink bottles
Around 350 million of Asahi Beverages' plastic soft drink bottles are now made in Australia with repurposed plastic instead of virgin material. [ + ]
Crushing economics: scaling up canola processing in Australia
Canola crushing expansion is often associated with growing demand for oils, but success could also depend on the canola meal market, according to a Rabobank report. [ + ]
The added benefits of bacteria from the cheese-making process
The tiny microbes behind matured artisan cheese's big flavours may also bring unexpected benefits for the gut. [ + ]
