Aussie brewers call for beer tax rate reduction
13 March, 2020In response to the UK's decision to freeze its beer tax rate at AU$1.52, Aussie brewers are calling for cuts to the Australian beer tax rate of AU$2.26.
Are your young workers safe?
12 March, 20209 in 10 young workers, aged 18–25, would work in unsafe conditions — including working with no training, reveals a Victorian worker safety campaign.
Mondelēz International announces new ANZ, Japan President
11 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Mondelez InternationalMondelēz International has announced that Darren O'Brien will be President of its Australia, New Zealand and Japan business units, from 1 May 2020.
Spain to host World Cheese Awards
11 March, 2020The World Cheese Awards will be held in Oviedo, Spain, as part of the Asturias Paraíso Natural Internacional Cheese Festival.
Top 100 Australian manufacturers revealed
05 March, 2020Australia's Top 100 Manufacturers have been announced, with the food manufacturing industry boasting the highest number of businesses present in the list.
Cape Byron Distillery wins sustainability award
05 March, 2020Cape Byron Distillery has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, and named 'Sustainable Distillery of the Year' at gin awards in London.
Aussie co-packer LJM partners with NZ brand specialist Hoop
03 March, 2020Australian co-packer LJM has formed a joint venture with New Zealand-based company Hoop, to better cater for New Zealand suppliers wanting to reach the FMCG international market.
Beef processor overcomes coronavirus trade gridlock
02 March, 2020Kilcoy Global Foods has flown hundreds of tonnes of Australian beef to China, in reponse to vessel shipping restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Smart Packaging Summit postponed due to coronavirus
28 February, 2020AIPIA has postponed its Smart Packaging Summit, originally to be held in April in Shanghai, due to the spread of coronavirus.
Craft Beer China 2020: postponement to 1–3 July 2020
27 February, 2020The Craft Beer China 2020 Conference and Exhibition, originally scheduled for 13–15 May 2020, will be postponed to 1–3 July 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.
Packaging: fit for the future
27 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingPackaging: fit for the future will be the theme of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference being held from 1–2 April 2020 at the Crown Promenade, Melbourne.
Fonterra revises milk collections prediction due to drought
27 February, 2020Persistent drought in key dairy farming regions has prompted Fonterra to revise its forecast milk collections, and it prepares for impact from coronavirus.
New opportunity for Victorian native food industry
27 February, 2020The Victorian Government is supporting the native food industry by establishing commercial native plant production, with the Djakitjuk Djanga program.
FIAL launches $500K fund for food and agribusinesses
25 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Food Innovation Australia LimitedThe Black Summer Innovation Fund launched by FIAL aims to provide grants of up to $25,000 for food and agribusinesses affected by events of national natural catastrophe.
Emma & Tom's partners with Foodbank Victoria
25 February, 2020The partnership will see money donated to Foodbank Victoria with each bottle of Emma & Tom's sold; the bottles will also feature the foodbank's logo.
