Ferrero to buy Kellogg's cookie and fruit snacks businesses
02 April, 2019The Ferrero Group has announced it will acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavoured snack, ice-cream cone and pie crust businesses from Kellogg Company for US$1.3 billion.
Second round of smart farming grants opens
01 April, 2019Smart Farming Partnerships grants of up to $4 million are available for sustainable agriculture tools or practices.
Greens call for federal regulator for fish farms
28 March, 2019The Greens have released a plan for a single federal regulator for Australia's fish farm industries, as well as a National Environmental Protection Agency to enforce federal regulations.
AUSPACK 2019 looks at sustainable packaging
27 March, 2019Highlights of day one included discussions about sustainability and the latest technologies in Industry 4.0 displayed across the AUSPACK floor.
AUSPACK kicks off
26 March, 2019Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has officially opened the inaugural AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference.
AUSPACK 2019 opens
25 March, 2019The AUSPACK 2019 two-day conference will be officially opened on Tuesday by the Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change.
Dairy code clamps down on unfair processor practices
18 March, 2019Dairy farmers are set to benefit from greater negotiating power with milk processors after the federal government announced it is progressing the Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.
Organic farmers represented in the NFF
14 March, 2019Australian Organic has become a member of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and claims this will help the organic sector develop a strong voice in Canberra.
US agencies team up on cell-cultured meat regulations
11 March, 2019The regulatory oversight of cell-cultured food from livestock and poultry, or cell-based meat, will be shared by the USDA and FDA.
Trade deal a win for Aussie vegetable growers
07 March, 2019The signed Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will help Australian carrot and potato growers looking to export into this growing market.
Safeguarding Australia's fresh food industry
05 March, 2019The ARC Training Centre for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry will develop methods to safeguard Australia's fresh food and agricultural industries.
Career development with packaging diploma
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingAlexandra Brayshaw explained how winning an APPMA scholarship and attaining her Diploma in Packaging Technology from the AIP has helped boost her career.
Andrews Meat Industries expands its export capabilities
04 March, 2019 | Supplied by: JBS AustraliaAndrews Meat Industries has expanded its distribution capabilities into new and existing export markets by acquiring a majority shareholding in White Stripe Foods.
Sheep innovation on display in Dubbo
04 March, 2019The Sheep CRC Final Conference will highlight the Sheep CRC's achievements and provide a comprehensive overview of sheep industry innovation over the last two decades.
Australia takes action against India's sugar subsidies
04 March, 2019Australia has joined Brazil to launch a formal dispute action against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning its continuing use of sugar subsidies.