FSANZ approves caffeine proposal and formula additive
25 March, 2026The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board has approved a caffeine risk proposal and permits application for an infant formula additive.
Australian wine welcomes A-EU trade deal but meat industry not happy
25 March, 2026Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed key elements of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement, but the Australian red meat industry says it's the worst deal.
Unilever in discussions about its Foods business
23 March, 2026On 20 March, Unilever issued a statement in response to recent speculation about a potential transaction involving its Foods business.
Call for legislation and greater Indigenous control over native foods
18 March, 2026As Australia's native food industry booms, emerging Aboriginal leaders and experts call for government action to protect against cultural appropriation.
TasFoods Ltd has gone into voluntary administration
16 March, 2026Following the unsuccessful attempt to sell its poultry brand, Nichols Poultry, TasFoods Ltd has entered into voluntary administration.
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell announces resignation
16 March, 2026Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (16 March 2026) announced that Chief Executive Officer Miles Hurrell has resigned, after a 25-year career with the Co-op.
Australian beverage sector has a record summer
13 March, 2026 | Supplied by: UnleashedThere was a summer surge of revenue for Aussie beverage manufacturers in Q4 2025, according to the latest Manufacturing Health Index from Unleashed.
AIFST and foodpro partnership in July 2026
13 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications Australiafoodpro 2026 and AIFST26 conference will run concurrently in Melbourne from 26–29 July, with the two-day conference covering food safety, sensory science and much more.
AFGC maps out electrification pathway for manufacturers
12 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilThe Australian Food and Grocery Council has partnered with EnergyLink Services on a new Electrification Fact Sheet, including actionable steps for the next stage of decarbonisation.
Mainland Group sale to Lactalis for $4.22bn now unconditional
10 March, 2026Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has confirmed that the agreement to sell its global consumer and associated businesses Mainland Group to Lactalis for $4.22 billion is now unconditional.
Avocados Australia partners on education initiatives in Malaysia
06 March, 2026With strong demand for Australian avocados in Malaysia, the industry has signed two agreements to deepen its collaboration with the country that extends beyond trade.
Nutrient content claims on alcohol, Australian research
03 March, 2026Two Australian studies reveal how nutrition claims on alcohol and zero-alcohol products are impacting consumers, with researchers highlighting regulatory grey zones.
ABARES predicts Australia's produce will exceed $100bn in 2026–27
03 March, 2026The multibillion-dollar farm gate value together with record exports are forecast for Australia's agricultural production this financial year in ABARE's latest report released today (3 March).
Public consultation about restricting infant formula marketing in Australia
27 February, 2026A consultation survey has opened about the government developing mandatory controls to restrict the marketing of infant formula in Australia.
Record-breaking $3.5bn year for Aussie fresh produce exports
25 February, 20262024/25 saw rising exports of fresh produce into China and $1.3bn worth of almond exports, making it Australia's strongest year on Hort Innovation's record.
