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Methane-buster wins AgTech Startup of the Year

27 August, 2025 | Supplied by: CH4 Global

CH4 Global has been recognised as a top player in the global agricultural and food technology markets.


Indonesian premium mixer brand goes national

27 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Candid Mixers

Candid Mixers has announced a nationwide distribution agreement with PT Sukanda Djaya (SKD), an Indonesian food and beverage distributor.


Micro-abattoirs get green light in Victoria

25 August, 2025

The Victorian Government has made an amendment to the Victorian Planning Provisions to make it easier to establish micro-abattoirs.


Lactalis acquires Fonterra businesses for NZ$3.845bn

25 August, 2025

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has agreed to the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for NZ$3.845 billion.


Fonterra increases its farmgate milk price forecast

21 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Fonterra

As well as lifting the FY25 forecast farmgate milk price, the NZ co-op has narrowed the FY26 range.


Food and grocery sector records impressive growth

20 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery Council

An Australian Food and Grocery Council report has detailed strong growth for the sector, but states there's room for improvement.


Foodmach partners with ACTIW Intralogistics

20 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty Ltd

Foodmach has been appointed as an official partner for ACTIW Intralogistics and Joloda Hydraroll across Australia and NZ.


NSW Govt scientist nets food safety award

20 August, 2025

Dr Sukhvinder Pal Singh has received AIFST's Food Safety Award 2025 for his contribution to the advancement of food safety in Australia.


Health Star Ratings voluntary phase nears end

14 August, 2025

Public health groups are calling for food ministers to provide a clear timeline for swift implementation of a mandatory Health Star Rating system.


Rising milk output impacts global dairy values

14 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty Ltd

Global market fundamentals and product fair values are weakening with increasing milk output, according to the latest Global Dairy Commodity Update.


Government to develop national food security strategy

14 August, 2025

To inform the strategy, the government has released the 'Feeding Australia' discussion paper, which is now open for consultation.


Cattle prices continue to rise

11 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

National cattle prices continue to trend upward, with feeder steer and processor cow prices leading the way, says Rabobank Australia.


Manufacturing activity continues to weaken: survey

11 August, 2025

The July Australian Industry Index has revealed that manufacturers continue to report very poor business conditions, citing trade disruptions and energy costs.


Call for comment on GM purple tomato

06 August, 2025

Food 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, 2025

The 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.


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