Record-breaking $3.5bn year for Aussie fresh produce exports
25 February, 20262024/25 saw rising exports of fresh produce into China and $1.3bn worth of almond exports, making it Australia's strongest year on Hort Innovation's record.
Nestlé's 2025 results and focused strategy for 2026
24 February, 2026Nestlé has released its full-year results for 2025, along with its 2026 strategy which is focused on four of its strongest business portfolios.
Amcor wins twice at WorldStar for its recycle-ready packs
23 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor wins two WorldStar Global Packaging Awards for its AmPrima recycle-ready shredded cheese packs, which are now in market with Fonterra Oceania.
Fellowship program for future food innovations in Australia
17 February, 2026Australia is getting a new national fellowship program focused on providing support for food and beverage innovations, which is being sponsored by Seedlab Australia.
Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
11 February, 2026Fonterra announced that René Dedoncker has resigned, but is planning to lead Mainland Group through the divestment to Lactalis ownership.
Suntory Oceania appoints new CMO
11 February, 2026Bríd Drohan-Stewart will join Suntory Oceania in April as its chief marketing officer of non-alcoholic brands such as Suntory BOSS CoAee.
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
03 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaReturning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations.
Wine sectors warns of demand crisis, calling for govt investment
02 February, 2026Australian Grape & Wine calls for federal government to invest in preventative measures to help address oversupply and rebuild demand in the wine sector.
Afnor acquires HACCP Australia and HACCP International
30 January, 2026French standards and certification body Afnor has announced the acquisition of the HACCP Group of food safety and certification companies based in Australia.
Packserv expands into the US with its packaging machinery
29 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv's Australian-made packaging machinery is now available in the United States thanks to a new alliance with FP Developments.
Infant formula recalled due to possible presence of cereulide
16 January, 2026As part of an international recall, FSANZ is coordinating an Australia-wide recall of five batches of Nestlé's ALFAMINO infant formula due to the potential presence of the toxin cereulide.
Traceability grants to help boost Aussie exports
14 January, 2026The $4m traceability grant round has been opened by the Australian Government to help ensure the country maintains its status as a provider of high-quality food and fibre products.
Kraft Heinz appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO
18 December, 2025Steve Cahillane will join Kraft Heinz as CEO on 1 January 2026.
Mars receives final approval for its Kellanova acquisition
11 December, 2025The European Commission has given final approval for the merger, paving the way to unite the snacking businesses today (11 December 2025).
ARBS 2026 returns to Melbourne in May
09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdRegistration has opened for ARBS 2026, an Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry.
