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.
$3m project is using AI to help upcycle protein at scale
14 January, 2026CSIRO is one of the partners developing the AI tool to calculate optimum conditions for producing upcycled protein from waste such as by-products from cheesemaking.
Turning sustainability into an advantage in food and beverage
26 November, 2025 by Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor | Supplied by: Infor Global Solutions (ANZ) Pty LtdNearly half of all Australian shoppers are influenced by sustainability when making purchases, which creates advantages for the food businesses aligned with environmental standards.
The 'flour effect' pathway to Scope 3 emission cuts
19 November, 2025An Australian Study reveals how a simple ingredient could become a climate solution for food manufacturers.
Roma Foods celebrates over 70 years of Australian manufacturing
07 November, 2025Producing over 20 million serves of pasta each year, Australian-owned and family-run Roma Foods takes time out to reflect on more than seven decades in operation.
