Industry News
Allied Pinnacle appoints its first Head of Sustainability
From grain to table, Allied Pinnacle's first Head of Sustainability aims to incorporate sustainability across the entire flour and bakery manufacturing business. [ + ]
PepsiCo appoints Alexia Horley as CEO for ANZ Foods
Today, PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Alexia Horley to the role of CEO for Australia and New Zealand Foods, effective 21 July 2025. [ + ]
Dairy technology moves beyond concept into milk supplements
Dairy products made using precision fermentation are a step closer with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator transferring new technology to an industry partner. [ + ]
Global dairy commodity prices rise but face growing supply
Global dairy commodity prices have continued to climb in recent months, but 'downside' risks are expected to emerge in the second half of the year. [ + ]
Revenue rise for Australian food and beverage makers: report
The Australian food and beverage sectors have seen significant revenue upticks over the past financial years, punctuated by strong sales to start 2025, according to the Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index. [ + ]
AOL calls for the 'deregulation' of GM foods to be rejected
Australian Organic Limited warns against FSANZ's Proposal P1055, saying it would strip the consumer's right to know whether a food is GM or gene-edited. [ + ]
Victorian creamery doubles capacity with facility expansion
Goulburn Valley Creamery's production capacity has more than doubled to 100 million litres of milk per year, thanks to a $10m investment to expand the company's facility. [ + ]
FSANZ approves updated GM food definitions
The definitions have been modernised to address advances in gene technologies while maintaining strong food safety protections. [ + ]
Cell-cultured quail: coming to a plate near you
After two rounds of public consultation, FSANZ has found that cell-cultured quail is safe for human consumption. [ + ]
Coles awards $3.5m to support Aussie producers
The supermarket giant has awarded $3.5 million in grants to businesses at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, as part of the Coles Nurture Fund. [ + ]
FoodTech Qld sets new sustainable packaging standards
At FoodTech Qld 2025, forward-thinking exhibitors share how their innovations in packaging design and materials are setting new standards for the industry. [ + ]
GNT shows how plant-based colours can liven up snacks
At IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago, GNT will be demostrating how its plant-based colours are helping brands reformulate away from synthetic dyes without sacrificing visual appeal. [ + ]
Getting a handle on a shrink bag for turkey
Amcor has developed a sustainable shrink handle bag for a turkey brand, which is designed to reduce material and improve production efficiency. [ + ]
Sobering up with the latest wine trends
Providing insights into the rise of health-conscious wine consumption, researchers in Adelaide are looking into what's driving the growth in no-, low- and mid-alcohol wines. [ + ]
Chill out with Swisslog at CeMAT 2025
Intralogistics specialist Swisslog will be displaying its end-to-end warehouse automation solutions at CeMAT in Sydney from 22–24 July. [ + ]