China's Mengniu Dairy acquires Lion Dairy and Drinks
29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Lion CoChina's Mengniu Dairy has acquired Lion Dairy & Drinks for AU$600 million, prompting politicians to call for a senate inquiry.
Government approves FTAs with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia
29 November, 2019The approval of free trade agreements with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia is expected to increase markets for wine trade in South East Asia and South America.
Packaged beverages trends: beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic
28 November, 2019While traditional drinks will take the lion's share of the over 950 billion litres of packaged beverages consumed worldwide this year, vermouth, craft beer and exotic fruit flavours are on the rise.
Australian Government supports dairy industry with $1.5m in grants
27 November, 2019The Australian Government will allocate $1.51 million in grants to Australian Dairy Farmers and Dairy Australia to enable a more transparent dairy sector.
Food and grocery manufacturing generates $7.8bn in SE Qld
27 November, 2019An economic snapshot has revealed that the food and grocery manufacturing industry has generated $7.68 billion in South East Queensland over the last year.
Aussie households underestimating their food waste
27 November, 2019A report released by Fight Food Waste CRC revealed that Australians are motivated to waste less food, but greatly underestimate the quantity of food they waste.
Politicians reject mandatory Health Star Rating system
26 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandMinisters from Australia and NZ have decided that the Health Star Rating should remain voluntary, and discussed a range of other food regulation issues.
Marking milestones in Aussie seafood on World Fisheries Day
21 November, 2019This World FIsheries Day, Seafood Industry Australia is celebrating a number of milestones hit by the Aussie seafood industry over the last year.
BrewDog quenches thirst for more jobs with Qld brewery
20 November, 2019Brew company BrewDog has opened DogTap Brisbane, its first brewery in the Southern Hemisphere. The brewery is expected to stimulate more jobs in the area.
Agricultural industry event, evokeAG. 2020, releases program
13 November, 2019The program for evokeAG. 2020 has been released, featuring sessions about producer-led innovation, investing in agtech and traceability in the supply chain.
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group appoints Deputy Chairman
12 November, 2019Australian Dairy Nationals Group has appointed a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, who brings a wealth of management experience to the company.
Aussie seafood innovators scoop prizes at Fish 2.0
12 November, 2019The Fish 2.0 Global Innovators Forum provides access to focused investors for attendees looking to improve the global seafood industry with innovative solutions.
144 workplace fatalities in 2018, 13 in manufacturing
08 November, 2019There were 144 workplace fatalities in 2018; of them 13 were in the manufacturing industry sector, according to the latest statistics released by Safe Work Australia.
Dairy company fined NZ$483K for Listeria cover-up
06 November, 2019The dairy company behind The Collective brand and its former directors have been fined NZ$483K for withholding positive Listeria results.
Smart Farms Small Grants offers $5 million to Aussie farmers
05 November, 2019Grants worth up to $50,000 are available for Aussie farmers through the third round of the Smart Farms Small Grants program.
