Halal food enters growth phase in Australia
04 August, 2026The Halal food sector in Australia is no longer a niche market, with 29% growth over the last five years according to a new report from Salaam and DinarStandard.
Why AI won’t replace food compliance professionals — and why that’s exactly how it should be
03 August, 2026 by Tali Lederman, CEO, Produxiom and CCO, FoodLegal* | Supplied by: FoodLegalIf there's one thing the recent attention on Country of Origin claims has reminded the food industry, it's this: compliance is becoming more visible, more scrutinised and more important than ever.
Tax incentive arrives as food manufacturers rethink where to invest
03 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Fishbowl Inventory Asia PacificNew ABS data and the permanent Instant Asset Write-off are prompting manufacturers to reconsider where their next investment will deliver the greatest return.
Australian wine exports fall below 600 million litres
31 July, 2026The latest report from Wine Australia has revealed a decline of 7% in wine value for June exports, reflecting a global trend of declining wine consumption.
Australian rendering industry symposium
30 July, 2026Australia's rendering industry takes centre stage at the 2026 ARA International Symposium being held in Melbourne from 15–17 September.
Wine Australia Directors welcomed by Australian Grape & Wine
29 July, 2026Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the recent appointment of two new Directors to the Board of Wine Australia.
Diversified Australia launches FoodTech Sydney
29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaAnnounced at the foodpro 2026 event in Melbourne, FoodTech Sydney is designed to serve the NSW food manufacturing industry in August 2027.
Suntory Oceania releases 2025 Sustainability Report
28 July, 2026The report highlights strong progress across climate action, circular packaging, consumer choice and community impact.
foodpro 2026 opens on Sunday
22 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaThe food and beverage manufacturing supply chain industry event, foodpro, will be officially opened by the Hon. Colin Brooks MP on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Ravenwood appoints Wedderburn as Australian distributor
13 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Ravenwood Packaging LtdRavenwood Packaging announced that Wedderburn is now a distributor for its Nobac linerless labelling machinery and printer partner across Australia.
$10m funding to help manufacturers decarbonise industrial process
09 July, 2026One area prioritised for this ARENA funding is Australian small to medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers implementing electrification of process steam.
interpack 2029 will have a new runtime
08 July, 2026The next interpack processing and packaging event is set to take place with an early runtime from Sunday, 10 to Friday, 15 June 2029 in Germany.
Arla Foods acquires Aussie cottage cheese producer
08 July, 2026Arla Foods plans to expand local production capacity of cottage cheese, following its acquisition of Brancourt in May 2026.
Ferrero appoints new GM to lead Australia and NZ
07 July, 2026Terence Viney has been appointed to lead Ferrero's Australia and New Zealand business, while also supporting expansion beyond its core confectionery range.
APCO announces CEO transition
07 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationThe search is on for a new CEO at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, as Chris Foley plans to step down from the role at the end of November.
