Nestlé's 2025 results and focused strategy for 2026
24 February, 2026Nestlé has released its full-year results for 2025, along with its 2026 strategy which is focused on four of its strongest business portfolios.
Amcor wins twice at WorldStar for its recycle-ready packs
23 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor wins two WorldStar Global Packaging Awards for its AmPrima recycle-ready shredded cheese packs, which are now in market with Fonterra Oceania.
Fellowship program for future food innovations in Australia
17 February, 2026Australia is getting a new national fellowship program focused on providing support for food and beverage innovations, which is being sponsored by Seedlab Australia.
Suntory Oceania appoints new CMO
11 February, 2026Bríd Drohan-Stewart will join Suntory Oceania in April as its chief marketing officer of non-alcoholic brands such as Suntory BOSS CoAee.
Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
11 February, 2026Fonterra announced that René Dedoncker has resigned, but is planning to lead Mainland Group through the divestment to Lactalis ownership.
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
03 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaReturning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations.
Wine sectors warns of demand crisis, calling for govt investment
02 February, 2026Australian Grape & Wine calls for federal government to invest in preventative measures to help address oversupply and rebuild demand in the wine sector.
Afnor acquires HACCP Australia and HACCP International
30 January, 2026French standards and certification body Afnor has announced the acquisition of the HACCP Group of food safety and certification companies based in Australia.
Packserv expands into the US with its packaging machinery
29 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv's Australian-made packaging machinery is now available in the United States thanks to a new alliance with FP Developments.
Traceability grants to help boost Aussie exports
14 January, 2026The $4m traceability grant round has been opened by the Australian Government to help ensure the country maintains its status as a provider of high-quality food and fibre products.
Kraft Heinz appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO
18 December, 2025Steve Cahillane will join Kraft Heinz as CEO on 1 January 2026.
Mars receives final approval for its Kellanova acquisition
11 December, 2025The European Commission has given final approval for the merger, paving the way to unite the snacking businesses today (11 December 2025).
ARBS 2026 returns to Melbourne in May
09 December, 2025 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdRegistration has opened for ARBS 2026, an Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry.
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SIA acquires Bioreactors.net
09 December, 2025Tetra Pak has acquired the Latvia-based company to help strengthen its processing expertise, bioreactor equipment and design portfolio within the fermentation-derived foods and ingredients category.
Food manufacturers lead the way in Manufacturing Health Index report
08 December, 2025 | Supplied by: UnleashedThere's positive news for the small to micro end of the local manufacturing sector in Unleashed's latest report, which shows food manufacturers as the growth leader.
