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Australian meat pie maker secures finance for its growth plans

19 November, 2025

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation is making a $36 million debt investment in Patties Food Group to help modernise its production facility to enable growth.


Prime Cut Meats joins the Andrews Meat family

18 November, 2025

AMI has acquired meat wholesaler Prime Cut Meats to expand its product and distribution capability in the Qld and northern NSW foodservice markets.


ARBS Awards open for nominations, with extra categories

18 November, 2025

Nominations are now open for the ARBS Awards 2026, recognising innovation and achievement in HVAC&R, building services and technology.


Helen Strachan appointed Chair of Australian Grape & Wine

13 November, 2025

At Australian Grape & Wine's Annual General Meeting this week, Helen Strachan was appointed as its new Chair, effective Friday, 14 November 2025.


CCEP inspires young workers to create influential change

13 November, 2025

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has partnered with Year13 to empower young Australians with the skills to become influential change-makers at work.


Boosting plant-based protein manufacturing in regional NSW

13 November, 2025

Last month, the NSW Government launched a prospectus aimed at metropolitan and international food manufacturers to encourage them to consider regional NSW as a base for their operations.


Australian Government support for fresh produce suppliers of supermarkets

11 November, 2025

Applications open next month for a $2m grants program, which is designed to help smaller suppliers of fresh produce get a better deal when selling to supermarkets.


Best 'young red' awarded to a windswept vineyard in Tassie

10 November, 2025

The 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards have been announced, with Meadowbank Wines scooping up two trophies for its 2024 Pinot Noir.


2025 Australian International Olive Awards held in Adelaide

05 November, 2025

Winners of the Australian Olive Association's annual international olive product awards were announced in Adelaide on 30 October.


FSANZ's annual report defined by safety & scientific progress

05 November, 2025

During 2024–25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand supported 87 food recalls, 10 food safety issues, and also approved the first cell-cultured food.


Developing a policy for pre-packaged food sold online in Australia and NZ

03 November, 2025

Food Ministers have agreed for the Food Regulation Standing Committee to seek feedback on developing a policy guideline on information requirements for pre-packaged food sold online.


Fonterra to sell Mainland Group to Lactalis for NZ$4.22bn

30 October, 2025

Fonterra farmers have given strong support to sell the co-op's global consumer businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis, with over 88% supporting the divestment.


Fruit exports soaring in NZ, driven by kiwifruit

30 October, 2025

New data published today (30 October 2025) shows that exports of New Zealand's fruit have increased 43% compared to last year — driven mainly by a large increase in kiwifruit exports.


Food Talk speaks to food technologist with an eye for safety

28 October, 2025

In this article, food technologist Anusha Patnam shares her thoughts about the need for upskilling, managing complex supply chains and the use of technology in the food industry.


Supermarket survey: suppliers asked to comment

28 October, 2025

Suppliers to Australia’s large grocery businesses are being asked to comment about their working relationships with them in the government's annual survey.


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