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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.


Changes to NZ food and labelling export exemptions

09 September, 2025

From 25 September 2025, new export exemptions will be available for certain foods and dietary supplements.


Oceania dairy set for peak volume in October

08 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

With milk production gaining momentum as spring arrives, Rabobank predicts global markets will remain well-supplied during this period.


SA reports first case of Varroa mite

05 September, 2025

SA's Department of Primary Industries and Regions identified the pest in a managed beehive located in the Riverland.


NSW Food Regulation updated for 2025

03 September, 2025

The NSW Food Authority has updated the NSW Food Regulation for 2025 following public consultation in November 2024.


Kraft Heinz announces split

03 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies.


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