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Ferrero releases 2024 Sustainability Report

28 July, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

Founded 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

Link 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 Ltd

Next-generation ERP software may help local businesses alleviate skills shortages and build the workforces they need to prosper and grow.


Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1bn

11 July, 2025

Italian 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).


AFGC's videos busting myths about processed food

11 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery Council

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched four new videos on YouTube aimed at challenging widespread misconceptions about processed food.


Lactalis's proposal to buy some Fonterra businesses not opposed by ACCC

10 July, 2025

The ACCC announced today (10 July) that it will not oppose Lactalis's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses.


Sunshine Sugar appoints new CEO

10 July, 2025

Sunshine Sugar has appointed Adam Viertel as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Chris Connors, who is retiring from the role.


Maxum Foods appoints its first CEO

08 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty Ltd

Maxum Foods, a dairy ingredients supplier for food manufacturers across Australia and NZ, has appointed Adrian Lochland as its CEO.


Suntory Oceania's $3bn beverage business launched in Qld

07 July, 2025

Now claimed as the region's fourth largest multi-beverage group, the official launch of Suntory Oceania allowed a first look at alcohol production at its $400m+ facility.


Heat and Control showcases sustainable food processing solutions

07 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

At its FoodTech Forum 2025 hosted in the Netherlands, Heat and Control showcased the latest innovations and practical solutions available for sustainable food processing.


Haigh's CEO announces retirement

04 July, 2025

After 30 years at the helm, Alister Haigh will retire as CEO of Haigh's Chocolates in August, but will remain on the Board of the family-owned business.


Meat & Livestock Australia releases its Strategic Plan 2030

03 July, 2025

After 12 months of consultation, MLA has released its Strategic Plan 2030, which details opportunities and challenges facing the cattle, sheep and goat supply chains.


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