Call for comment on GM purple tomato
06 August, 2025Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified tomato lines.
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
04 August, 2025The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030, but AFGC says success will depend on a national commitment to innovation.
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
31 July, 2025Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few others, according to the latest data from the ABS.
Aussie SMEs leaving billions of dollars in grants on the table
31 July, 2025 by Madonna Melrose, Director of Melrose International* | Supplied by: Melrose International Pty LtdFar too many Australian businesses overlook opportunities associated with government grant funding, according to Madonna Melrose, Director of grants specialist firm Melrose International.
Ferrero releases 2024 Sustainability Report
28 July, 2025The report highlights progress in traceability across Ferrero's global supply chains and progress towards its 2030 goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions.
Australian Food Ministers meet to discuss food regulations
28 July, 2025The latest Food Ministers' Meeting considered aligning food regulation to government obesity strategies, alcoholic beverage labelling and education about the HSR.
SnackHQ launched in Melbourne
28 July, 2025Founded by three former founders of Gourmet Food, the new snack food company is making all its snack food in-house at its food facility in Melbourne.
Seedlab Australia projects $10m of benefits for emerging FMCG brands
25 July, 2025The FMCG incubator program, which is backed by Woolworths, has released its latest report, revealing $10m in projected benefits for participating brands across ANZ.
Jack Link's APAC buys beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods
21 July, 2025Link Foods APAC, the Australian arm of Jack Link's, has acquired organic beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods.
How Australian manufacturers can combat staffing challenges in FY2026 and beyond
18 July, 2025 by Andrew Mamonitis, Vice President – APAC, Manufacturing Division, ECI Solutions | Supplied by: ECI Solutions Pty LtdNext-generation ERP software may help local businesses alleviate skills shortages and build the workforces they need to prosper and grow.
AFGC's videos busting myths about processed food
11 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilThe Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched four new videos on YouTube aimed at challenging widespread misconceptions about processed food.
Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1bn
11 July, 2025Italian sweet maker Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to purchase US breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg Co for around US$3.1 billion (AU$4.7bn).
Sunshine Sugar appoints new CEO
10 July, 2025Sunshine Sugar has appointed Adam Viertel as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Chris Connors, who is retiring from the role.
Lactalis's proposal to buy some Fonterra businesses not opposed by ACCC
10 July, 2025The ACCC announced today (10 July) that it will not oppose Lactalis's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses.
Maxum Foods appoints its first CEO
08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty LtdMaxum Foods, a dairy ingredients supplier for food manufacturers across Australia and NZ, has appointed Adrian Lochland as its CEO.
