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Patties and Vesco to be acquired by PAG

23 September, 2022

Asia–Pacific-focused investment firm PAG has announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire both Patties Foods (Patties) and Vesco Foods (Vesco).


The National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 winners

19 September, 2022

From best fish and chips to outstanding seafood industry leaders and producers, winners of the National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 have been announced.


Australian manufacturing venture with vegan food

14 September, 2022

Cale & Daughters has announced that it will begin manufacturing plant-based cheese and meat products in Australia, as part of a joint venture with Israeli co-op Vgarden.


IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 announced

14 September, 2022

The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 have been announced at a ceremony that took place at the IDF World Dairy Summit in New Delhi, India.


Colonial Brewing Co becomes CBCo Brewing

09 September, 2022

Colonial Brewing Co has announced a name change to better reflect modern tastes — it will be known simply as CBCo Brewing.


New initiatives to address skills and labour shortages

09 September, 2022

Broader labour shortages in Australia have impacted food and beverage manufacturers so the recent Jobs and Skills Summit has been welcomed as a first step to address this issue.


Fonterra launches nutrition wellbeing brand

08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Nutiani will be utilising the dairy co-op's research and intellectual properties to serve medical and nutrition markets.


Yes whey: cheesemaking waste could make diabetic sweetener

07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

A New Zealand company has received funding to help it produce a sugar from whey permeate that is claimed to have antidiabetic properties.


Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat product, new report

07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Monash University

A new report explores ways to help the jackfruit industry process this versatile fruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients, which could drive consumer demand.


Mars Wrigley unveils Ballarat investment

07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Mars Wrigley Australia

The company has announced it has invested $25.5 million into the site, following almost $70 million in developments over the past two years.


Frucor Suntory appoints new CMO

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Frucor Suntory

Allison Yorston has been appointed the Chief Marketing Officer for Frucor Suntory and will be responsible for new marketing directions.


Veggie company reduces food waste with powdering tech

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Victorian Government

Fresh Select has established a vegetable processing hub at its Werribee South farm, with the support of a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government's Circular Economy Business Support Fund.


Vaisala webcast: The future of food

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Vaisala Oyj

Vaisala is running an online discussion about the challenges facing not only the food industry but the planet as a whole.


Metcash teams up with poultry processor

31 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Metcash Limited

The distribution company will be supplying Lenard's products to independent supermarkets around the country.


The Arnott's Group chooses Kuala Lumpur as Asia Hub

29 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Arnott's Campbell's Foodservice

Kuala Lumpur has been selected by Arnott's as its Asia Hub as the company looks to expand its business in the region.


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