Australia and Vietnam trade talks progress
14 August, 2026During a visit from Vietnamese representatives to Australia this week, there was progress on a request to reinstate market access for Australian kangaroo and deer meat.
Food fraud study in the UK estimates costs to economy
14 August, 2026Researchers recommend a greater investment in tackling food fraud as a study finds it is costing the UK economy around £2 billion (AU$3.8bn) every year.
foodpro wrap-up: the event welcomed over 10,000 visitors
13 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications Australiafoodpro 2026 visitors included manufacturers, processors, packaging specialists, R&D teams and industry leaders from across the food and beverage value chain.
Australia's Largest Processing & Packaging Event Returns to Melbourne in 2027
05 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdAPPEX is set to return to Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 16–19 March 2027.
Halal food enters growth phase in Australia
04 August, 2026The Halal food sector in Australia is no longer a niche market, with 29% growth over the last five years according to a new report from Salaam and DinarStandard.
Tax incentive arrives as food manufacturers rethink where to invest
03 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia PacificNew ABS data and the permanent Instant Asset Write-off are prompting manufacturers to reconsider where their next investment will deliver the greatest return.
Why AI won’t replace food compliance professionals — and why that’s exactly how it should be
03 August, 2026 by Tali Lederman, CEO, Produxiom and CCO, FoodLegal* | Supplied by: FoodLegalIf there's one thing the recent attention on Country of Origin claims has reminded the food industry, it's this: compliance is becoming more visible, more scrutinised and more important than ever.
Australian wine exports fall below 600 million litres
31 July, 2026The latest report from Wine Australia has revealed a decline of 7% in wine value for June exports, reflecting a global trend of declining wine consumption.
Australian rendering industry symposium
30 July, 2026Australia's rendering industry takes centre stage at the 2026 ARA International Symposium being held in Melbourne from 15–17 September.
Diversified Australia launches FoodTech Sydney
29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaAnnounced at the foodpro 2026 event in Melbourne, FoodTech Sydney is designed to serve the NSW food manufacturing industry in August 2027.
Wine Australia Directors welcomed by Australian Grape & Wine
29 July, 2026Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the recent appointment of two new Directors to the Board of Wine Australia.
Suntory Oceania releases 2025 Sustainability Report
28 July, 2026The report highlights strong progress across climate action, circular packaging, consumer choice and community impact.
foodpro 2026 opens on Sunday
22 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaThe food and beverage manufacturing supply chain industry event, foodpro, will be officially opened by the Hon. Colin Brooks MP on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Ravenwood appoints Wedderburn as Australian distributor
13 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Ravenwood Packaging LtdRavenwood Packaging announced that Wedderburn is now a distributor for its Nobac linerless labelling machinery and printer partner across Australia.
$10m funding to help manufacturers decarbonise industrial process
09 July, 2026One area prioritised for this ARENA funding is Australian small to medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers implementing electrification of process steam.
