Industry News
Family-owned West End brewery rebrands
Parched West End Craft Brewery in Brisbane's West End has become The Brew Baron Beer Company. [ + ]
Nestlé invests $2m to reduce water at its factory in Qld
Nestlé Australia has invested $2 million in new technology to reduce water use in its Gympie factory, the home of Nescafé. [ + ]
Pet Food Zone at Anuga FoodTec in 2024
Catering for the hungry demand for pet food, Anuga FoodTec 2024 will include a zone dedicated to solutions for the pet food industry. [ + ]
NSW manufacturers highlighted at Fine Food Australia
As Fine Food Australia approaches, NSW businesses are in the spotlight as they prepare for the 'Flavours of NSW' zone. [ + ]
Bacteria-killing spikes for food production surfaces
An RMIT University study has suggested that rough antimicrobial surfaces inspired by bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings could have food production applications. [ + ]
AUSVEG calls for action amid worsening labour shortages
A year on from the federal government's Jobs and Skills Summit, crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened. [ + ]
AI in full focus at upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference
AI is believed to be the future of the industry, helping answer the Smart Manufacturing Conference's "What’s Next For Manufacturers?" question. [ + ]
Aussie cocktails launched in aseptic cartons from Tetra Pak
Mandatory Spirit Co. and Tetra Pak have together ventured into a new product category, filling cocktails into aseptic carton packages produced locally in Victoria. [ + ]
Arnott's Group opens $65m automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood. [ + ]
Bega to acquire two Tasmanian-grown dairy brands
Bega Group has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire two TasFoods brands for $11 million. [ + ]
Report: Urgent action required for F&B industry emissions
Research has found that Australian businesses recognise the imperative of achieving net zero, but they need to act more urgently to address it. [ + ]
Is energy harvesting the future of smart packaging?
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are leading the development of a 'smart packaging' system for real-time monitoring. [ + ]
High Fibre Wheat set to soon be available in Australia
Following the announcement that Allied Pinnacle had secured exclusively licensed patents for High Fibre Wheat in April, Australia will soon be able to access it. [ + ]
Nutrition brand opens new manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast
Fixx Nutrition is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to cater for growing global demand for its sports and dietary supplement products. [ + ]
ABAC appoints The Hon Tony Smith as Independent Chair
Harry Jenkins AO has retired as ABAC Independent Chair after a 5-year tenure and has been succeeded by The Hon Tony Smith. [ + ]
