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Supermarkets inquiry: mandatory code of conduct recommended

09 April, 2024

The interim report, released Monday, says that the voluntary code of conduct should be mandatory, with penalties for breaches.


CSIRO invests $20 million towards SME innovation

04 April, 2024

CSIRO has announced a $20 million investment towards small to medium enterprise growth.


Chocolate prices heading up into Easter

27 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

Not 'egg-cellent' news before Easter with Australian consumers facing higher chocolate prices as global cocoa prices soar, according to Rabobank data.


Inquiry into food & beverage manufacturing in Australia

21 March, 2024

A government inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia has now commenced, with submissions open until 1 May.


Unilever plans a demerger of its Ice Cream operations

20 March, 2024

Unilever is planning a demerger of its Ice Cream operations to form a separate standalone business.


Foodservice Australia is looking for the best chef and pop-up restaurant

18 March, 2024

Foodservice Australia, the hospitalty and food trade show, is looking for Australia's best chef and pop-up restaurant.


2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence announced

14 March, 2024

This year's awards were presented at a gala dinner held on 13 March, as part of the inaugural APPEX exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.


Taskforce to address glut of red wine grapes in Australia

11 March, 2024

Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has welcomed the formation of a viticulture and wine sector working group following a meeting of the commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers last week.


Inghams to buy NZ's organic chicken producer Bostock Brothers

11 March, 2024

Australia-based poultry supplier Inghams has announced plans to buy NZ-based organic chicken supplier Bostock Brothers for NZ$35.3m.


Alfa Laval Pump Handbook

07 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty Ltd

Alfa Laval has published a new edition of its Pump Handbook.


JBS Australia to double capacity at its meat processing facility

05 March, 2024

JBS Australia is ramping up the operational capacity at its red meat processing facility in Dinmore, Qld, to eventually double its daily processing capacity.


A tale of two industries: beverage success while food finding its feet

05 March, 2024

A review of Australian SMBs by software firm Unleashed showed beverages have champagne on ice, while the food manufacturing sector remains in a tough spot.


New inquiry — the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asia

04 March, 2024

The Australian Parliament's Agriculture Committee has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets and is calling for submissions from interested stakeholders.


Result Group expands Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024

04 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Result Group

Result Group has announced the inclusion of additional associations in the Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024.


Workshop designed to help boost native food markets

27 February, 2024

Around 70 native foods business practitioners attended the inaugural First Nations Native Food Blockchain Workshop at Healesville last week.


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