Packaging prowess: APCO 2024 award finalists announced
27 August, 2024APCO has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, recognising companies that have innovated within the sustainable packaging sector.
Nestlé's CEO leaves, replacement appointed
26 August, 2024The Swiss multinational food and drink processing company appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A., after Mark Schneider leaves the company.
$41m to spur development of new fruit and nut varieties
21 August, 2024Scientists are working with the horticulture industry on a $41m program to expedite the development of almond, apple, citrus, macadamia and mango varieties.
Snacking together: Mars to acquire Kellanova
16 August, 2024Mars has announced that it will acquire Kellanova, a cereal, snacking and noodle producer, for approximately US$35.9bn.
New MD appointed for General Mills ANZ
15 August, 2024General Mills has announced the appointment of Karen Jenkins as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand.
Packaging on the podium: AIP wins Food Waste Action Award
09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP-led 'Save Food Packaging Project' has received a Food Waste Action Award.
Coles opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
07 August, 2024Part of $1 billion investment, Coles has opened its second automated distribution centre (ADC) using Witron technology in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney.
Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
06 August, 2024Following the latest Food Ministers Meeting, public consultation for options to improve commercial foods for infants and young children has now commenced.
Foodmach appoints new CEO
05 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdFoodmach has appointed Robert Niggl as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing today (5 August 2024).
Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for the 5th year
30 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year, and is also on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.
Regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods
29 July, 2024A new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods, including pet food, honey and processed foods, is now open for comment.
Native bee honey given the tick of approval
29 July, 2024The Australian Native Bee Association has announced that FSANZ has approved its application to permit the use of honey produced by Australian native stingless bees.
Food Ministers' Meeting: mandating HSR in hands of regulators
26 July, 2024The latest Food Ministers' Meeting discussed progress on mandating the Health Star Rating (HSR) system and other food regulation and policy matters.
Fruit producer inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
26 July, 2024Queensland's Piñata Farms was inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame on 25 July for its leadership and innovation in food production.
Registrations open for Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024
24 July, 2024Entries have opened for the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024 to be held in Germany. There are nine accolades (with four new categories) up for grabs.
