Food and drink trends that will disrupt the status quo in 2025
17 October, 2024Growing 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, 2024Goodman 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, 2024Australia'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, 2024CSIRO 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, 2024Total 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 AustraliaThe $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, 2024Juicing 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, 2024Nissin 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, 2024The 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, 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.
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.
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.
