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Food and drink trends that will disrupt the status quo in 2025

17 October, 2024

Growing popularity of weight-loss drugs, changing consumer preferences, food supply disruptions and hybrid harvests are some of the trends that will shape the global food and drink industry in the years ahead.


Goodman Fielder launches its new nutrition policy

15 October, 2024

Goodman Fielder has launched its new nutrition policy which is designed to align with the voluntary Healthy Food Partnership guidelines and sets out goals for Health Star Ratings.


Rock lobster, rock lobster: live exports to China set to resume

14 October, 2024

Australia's live rock lobster trade embargo to China will be lifted after the federal government struck an agreement for full resumption by the end of the year.


STEM internship opportunities for WA's food and beverage industry

11 October, 2024

CSIRO has developed a program that has on offer 20 paid internships for STEM students in Western Australia, which will be matched to local food sector businesses.


NOLO drinks outperform alcohol in the UK

11 October, 2024

Total beverage alcohol (TBA) volumes in the UK are declining while the no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) segment is in a growth phase, according to market analyst IWSR.


Rockwell Automation technologies form part of smart manufacturing lab in Qld

09 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The $3m manufacturing lab being built by Applied Robotics for training engineers at TAFE Queensland features several key Rockwell Automation technologies.


SPC Global to merge with The Original Juice Company and Nature One Dairy

03 October, 2024

Juicing up the Australian food and beverage company, this merger of two Australian brands and a powdered milk business is expected to create $400m in revenue next financial year.


Nissin Foods to acquire Aussie dumpling producer ABC Pastry

01 October, 2024

Nissin Foods Company has entered an agreement to acquire Australian frozen dumpling manufacturer ABC Pastry for over AU$33m.


Wide Bay food and beverage workforce plan

01 October, 2024

The Wide Bay region in Queensland is set to benefit from a new plan aimed at meeting the future workforce needs of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.


ACCC releases interim report into supermarkets

30 September, 2024

On 27 September, the Australian Government released the ACCC's Supermarkets Inquiry Interim Report.


Beston Global Food Company goes into administration

24 September, 2024

Following 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, 2024

The 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, 2024

The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings against Woolworths Group and Coles Supermarkets Australia for allegedly misleading with some discount pricing claims.


ACCC proposes to deny industry code on marketing of infant formula

20 September, 2024

After 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.


Australia–UAE trade deal could benefit Aussie food producers

20 September, 2024

With 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.


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