Boosting plant-based protein manufacturing in regional NSW
13 November, 2025Last 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.
Helen Strachan appointed Chair of Australian Grape & Wine
13 November, 2025At Australian Grape & Wine's Annual General Meeting this week, Helen Strachan was appointed as its new Chair, effective Friday, 14 November 2025.
Australian Government support for fresh produce suppliers of supermarkets
11 November, 2025Applications 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, 2025The 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards have been announced, with Meadowbank Wines scooping up two trophies for its 2024 Pinot Noir.
FSANZ's annual report defined by safety & scientific progress
05 November, 2025During 2024–25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand supported 87 food recalls, 10 food safety issues, and also approved the first cell-cultured food.
2025 Australian International Olive Awards held in Adelaide
05 November, 2025Winners of the Australian Olive Association's annual international olive product awards were announced in Adelaide on 30 October.
Developing a policy for pre-packaged food sold online in Australia and NZ
03 November, 2025Food 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, 2025Fonterra 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, 2025New 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, 2025In 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, 2025Suppliers to Australia’s large grocery businesses are being asked to comment about their working relationships with them in the government's annual survey.
New Zealand to host the 2026 IDF World Dairy Summit
24 October, 2025Next year, New Zealand will host the IDF World Dairy Summit from 15–20 November in Auckland.
Aussie sustainable packaging innovation planning to go global
24 October, 2025Queensland-based TomKat Global Solutions is planning to scale its sustainable packaging technology globally.
On the rise: consumer trust in the red meat industry
23 October, 2025Australia's red meat industry has earned the highest-ever trust rating in MLA's latest consumer report, with people eating more red meat for health and nutrition reasons.
Enartis to acquire Parsec in a wine industry deal
21 October, 2025 | Supplied by: EnartisEnartis has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of Parsec, a manufacturer of integrated control systems for the wine sector.
