ACCC releases interim report into supermarkets
30 September, 2024On 27 September, the Australian Government released the ACCC's Supermarkets Inquiry Interim Report.
Beston Global Food Company goes into administration
24 September, 2024Following a 'perfect storm of adverse events', Beston Global Food Company has announced the appointment of voluntary administrators.
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code, now open for comment
24 September, 2024The Australian Government has released an exposure draft of the new mandatory Food and Grocery Code, which is open for comments until 18 October 2024.
ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over price claims
23 September, 2024The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings against Woolworths Group and Coles Supermarkets Australia for allegedly misleading with some discount pricing claims.
Australia–UAE trade deal could benefit Aussie food producers
20 September, 2024With potential tariff savings of $50m a year, Australia's first FTA with a Middle Eastern nation could boost Aussie food exports of fresh produce and meat.
ACCC proposes to deny industry code on marketing of infant formula
20 September, 2024After an independent review, the ACCC is set to deny authorisation of the voluntary MAIF Agreement, which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula.
Aussie cold brew nitro tea maker to boost production after capital raise
19 September, 2024Cold brew nitro tea producer East Forged has completed a $1.5 million capital raise led by GMAA with aims to boost production and tap into key Asian markets.
FSANZ call for industry comment on food made from GM sugar beet line
17 September, 2024FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified sugar beet.
Harmonising food import and export standards: global meeting
16 September, 2024Food regulators from around the world are gathering in Cairns this week for the 27th Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems.
General Mills to sell its yoghurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal
13 September, 2024General Mills is selling its North American yoghurt business to two French dairy companies for an aggregate value of US$2.1 billion.
PepsiCo appoints new CMO for ANZ Foods
12 September, 2024PepsiCo Australia has announced the appointment of Alessia Taddei as Chief Marketing Officer, ANZ Foods, effective 1 September.
Campbell Soup Company aims to take the soup from its name
12 September, 2024Campbell Soup Company held an Investor Day, where the company's management team reviewed progress and outlined its plans for the next era of growth.
My Muscle Chef wins Canstar award for its ready-made meals
10 September, 2024My Muscle Chef has taken home this year's Canstar 'Best Ready-Made Meal Delivery Service' award.
New manufacturing network aims to help Aussie businesses
05 September, 2024The Australian Manufacturing Capability Network (AMCN) is now actively collaborating with SMEs to help them commercialise products and services.
WA food scientist receives Keith Farrer Award for 2024
04 September, 2024Murdoch University Associate Professor Vicky Solah has been awarded the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Keith Farrer Award for 2024.
