Food safety recalls in NZ: the 2025 report
17 June, 2026The largest food safety recall in New Zealand last year was due to metal fragments in peanut ingredients, according to a New Zealand Food Safety report.
Fonterra's leadership changes confirmed
12 June, 2026 | Supplied by: FonterraThe newly appointed CEO of Fonterra has confirmed the permanent changes to the leadership team, following the interim appointments made in April 2026.
Larry Emdur's whisky brand appoints CEO
12 June, 2026Former Lyre's Global CMO and Sullivans Cove Executive Kristy Bloomfield has been appointed CEO of The Ben Buckler Whisky Company.
What's happening during CeMAT Australia 2026?
11 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Hannover Fairs AustraliaWhen CeMAT Australia opens its doors at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23–25 June 2026, it will do so with a program that goes well beyond the exhibition floor.
Leadership changes at Roma Foods, CEO to step down
10 June, 2026Roma Foods has confirmed that CEO Sam Schachna will be stepping down from the business after six years in the role.
Barentz rebrands Additive Solutions in Australia and NZ
10 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Barentz AustraliaAfter acquiring ingredients solution provider Additive Solutions back in 2024, Barentz has now completed its rebranding of the business across Australia and New Zealand.
LION to close James Boag's Brewery in Launceston
09 June, 2026Due to a decline in the national beer market, LION plans to close the James Boag's Brewery in Launceston in November 2026.
Ingredion offers to buy Tate & Lyle
09 June, 2026US-based Ingredion has made an offer to buy UK-based Tate & Lyle's ingredients portfolio in a transaction that implies a value of £3.7bn.
Know Your Grocery Code program for fresh food suppliers to supermarkets
05 June, 2026The government-funded training program is designed to help fresh food suppliers across Australia better understand the mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
AMS announces 2026 Beamex User Group meeting
05 June, 2026 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdAfter a two-year break, the Beamex User Group meeting returns to the Sunshine Coast over two days in November.
AIFST26 and foodpro 2026 bring science and industry together
29 May, 2026Grow, Learn, Connect and Champion; that's the theme for the AIFST2026 food science and technology convention, which is running concurrently with foodpro 2026.
For Food's Sake agrifood event returns in September
28 May, 2026Hosted by Future Food Systems (FFS), the For Food's Sake agrifood innovation event is being held in Sydney this September.
New CEO and MD for Pure Foods Tasmania
27 May, 2026Pure Foods Tasmania has announced the appointment of Robert Knight as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, becoming effective on 1 July 2026.
Toddler milk regulation proposal by FSANZ under discussion
26 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for submissions on a proposal to develop a clearer regulatory framework that reflects the role of toddler milk as a supplementary food.
Packserv appointed Australian distributor of SIAT Packaging Equipment
26 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv has been appointed as the Australian distribution partner for SIAT's range of end-of-line packaging equipment, including case erectors, case sealers and pallet wrappers.
