Gas is becoming a business risk for Australia's food sector
05 August, 2026 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director, Pacific Zone and Carlo Boghdadiis, Enterprise Sustainability Solutions Manager for Schneider Electric’s SE Advisory Services. | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricIn this opinion article, Schneider Electric outlines how electrification could provide a viable alternative for much of the sector's process heat needs.
FSSC Certification Scheme now includes Save Food Packaging
14 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingFSSC, WPO and AIP have united to introduce Save Food Packaging requirements into Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme.
Upcycling cauliflower waste into protein ingredients for future food
17 June, 2026RMIT researchers have developed an ultrasound method to extract protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, with potential applications for food manufacturers.
Aussie wrapping solution for pallets designed to save waste
25 May, 2026Melbourne-based founder of the frank green re-usable water bottle has now developed a re-usable system of wrapping pallets that eliminates single-use plastic.
Chocolate Scorecard reveals gaps in cocoa transparency
14 May, 2026 | Supplied by: University of WollongongA global report into the chocolate industry found that many companies are improving their sustainability practices, but others are falling short on cocoa transparency and sustainability.
Food ingredient plant implements an electrification strategy
08 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric, AVEVA and Royal Avebe have demonstrated a practical example of industrial electrification at a plant-based protein manufacturer's site, despite grid constraints.
Imperfect plums repurposed into new food products
07 May, 2026By freeze drying surplus Queen Garnet plums, Nutrafruit has been able to upcycle the fruit into higher-value products, including nutrient powders and plum nectar.
Distillery cuts energy bills by 80%
07 May, 2026 | Supplied by: SolaX Power AustraliaA solar installation has delivered 100% renewable operations and a reduction in energy bills for a Brunswick East distillery.
Food sector requires a rethink about food waste, NZ survey says
28 April, 2026An NZ food sector survey found that only one in three businesses believe their food waste is under control, highlighting untapped performance opportunities.
A circular approach to food waste for chicken meat
23 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Food Recycle LtdDr Amy Moss received a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award from the Australian Research Council for her work investigating food waste as a nutritious feed option for meat chickens.
Lion 'flicks the switch' to electric at Speight's Brewery
15 April, 2026A 3 MW electric boiler at Lion's second largest brewery is part of a NZ$7.2m project designed to reduce emissions and provide energy demand benefits in central Dunedin.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin for wrapper clean-up
18 February, 2026The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin to monitor and reduce ice cream packaging waste in Sydney Harbour.
Large-scale solar for Cargill's oilseed processing plant in NSW
03 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Cargill AustraliaThe Australian oilseed processor has launched the 2.58 MW onsite solar array at its Newcastle Crush Plant to support a more sustainable food supply chain.
SA Wine Recovery Program extended until 2027
23 January, 2026The federal and South Australian Governments have announced the extension of the SA Wine Recovery Program until 2027.
Funky Food wants your imperfect surplus of fresh produce
20 January, 2026The produce-rescue business wants to connect with farmers across Qld and northern NSW who have imperfect surplus of edible fresh produce.
