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PepsiCo acquires Australian seed potato business

07 October, 2025

PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of Dowling AgriTech (DAT), an Australian seed potato business, to help strengthen its supply chain in APAC.


Wine strategy for Victoria

07 October, 2025

A five-year strategy for Victoria's wine industry has been released with a focus on developing the workforce, visitors, innovation and exports.


Decarbonising process heat in food manufacturing with ARENA funding

02 October, 2025

McCain Foods and Sugar Australia have both received funding as part of ARENA's initiative to help reduce industrial emissions — round 3 of funding has now opened.


FSANZ to review regulation of toddler milk

02 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Following a request from food ministers, FSANZ has released a proposal to review current regulations for young child formula.


Next-gen food ingredients at Fi Asia Bangkok 2025

01 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Kerry Taste & Nutrition (APMEA)

Kerry displayed some on-trend food and beverage concepts at the recent Food Ingredients Asia 2025 in Bangkok.


Synlait to sell North Island assets for over NZ$300m

01 October, 2025

Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) announced it has agreed to sell its North Island assets, which include a manufacturing facility, to Abbott.


International success for New Zealand wines, 2025 report

30 September, 2025

Exports of New Zealand wines are now valued at over $2 billion per annum, according to the latest annual report from New Zealand Winegrowers. 


CSIRO food science conference in November 

29 September, 2025

Everything from processed food to AI-driven food design will be up for discussion in Melbourne this November.


Have your say about the Australian chicken meat industry review

25 September, 2025

ABARES is seeking feedback on its interim findings into the review of Australia's chicken meat industry before making its recommendations to the Australian Government.


South East Melbourne emerges as Australia's top manufacturing zone

23 September, 2025

Greater South East Melbourne has overtaken Western Sydney as the new heart of Australian manufacturing, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics.


New trade deal for Aussie apples with Canada

22 September, 2025

Aussie-grown apples will soon be able to be exported to Canada, thanks to improved market access conditions under a new trade deal negotiated by the government this month.


Krones expands its portfolio in process technology and can handling

18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Krones Pacific Pty Ltd

Two recent acquisitions have helped to strengthen Krones's portfolio in process technology and filling and packaging equipment.


Philippines banana imports may pose biosecurity risk

17 September, 2025

DAFF has announced a review of quarantine arrangements to consider allowing fresh banana imports from the Philippines into Australia.


New food safety regulator for Victoria

15 September, 2025

The state government has announced Safe Food Victoria — a regulator designed to better protect public health and provide food safety confidence.


Australians back egg industry amid biosecurity concerns

11 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Eggs Limited

According to a recent survey, Australians continue to put their trust in the nation's egg industry, driven by confidence in regulation and reliance on eggs as a source of nutrition.


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