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Australian brand Rosella celebrates 130 years

06 May, 2025

Aussie brand Rosella celebrates its 130-year milestone with the release of special-edition 130th anniversary bottles of tomato sauce and fruit chutney.


ACCC commences informal review of a proposed acquisition by Lactalis

05 May, 2025

ACCC is seeking submissions for its informal competition assessment as Lactalis proposes to acquire some businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group.


IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with award

05 May, 2025

The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to CEO of Perfection Fresh Australia, Michael Simonetta.


Haigh's Chocolates turns 110, with new facility planned

02 May, 2025

On 1 May, Haigh's Chocolates recognised 110 years of chocolate making in Australia, and also has plans to open a new $120m facility later in the year.


Fonterra plans to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton

29 April, 2025

Fonterra plans to close its Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, at the end of July as a result of its decision to focus on higher value ingredients.


AIP packaging courses to run during FoodTech Qld 2025

23 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The AIP will be providing two globally recognised mini training courses alongside FoodTech QLD covering corrugated packaging and flexible packaging.


Food of the future: Anuga presents food trends for 2025

16 April, 2025

Anuga, together with Innova Market Insights, presents future food trends and focal themes for its 2025 event.


Heat and Control announces acquisition of Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers

11 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Heat and Control has announced the acquisition of two UK-based providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment.


Global dairy markets shift under tariff pressure

10 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty Ltd

Major dairy exporters face diverse market and production conditions with geopolitical tensions, new US tariffs and animal disease increasing the complexity.


Bonfiglioli New Zealand opens its new premises in Auckland

09 April, 2025

Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art new headquarters in Auckland, which includes a large warehouse for stockholding.


First cell-cultured food approved by FSANZ Board

09 April, 2025

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board has provided approval for cell-cultured food; it now moves to food ministers for final consideration.


CSIRO program to help advance WA's agrifood innovations

08 April, 2025

CSIRO's Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program is designed to provide support for Western Australian businesses wanting to transform their agrifood innnovations.


IDF launches 4th annual IDF Dairy Innovation Awards

08 April, 2025

Entries are now open for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025, held by the International Dairy Federation.


Food industry and goverment repond to US tariff imposition

04 April, 2025

This week Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% for virtually all imports to the US — including from Australia. How have industry and government responded?


Norco's fresh full cream milk wins Canstar Blue award

02 April, 2025

Australian dairy co-operative Norco has received Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Award for its fresh full cream milk, after customers awarded it five stars.


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