Baby and kids nutrition brand Odi has officially entered the Australian market, placing nutrient density and wholefood nutrition at the centre of its expansion strategy. The New Zealand brand made its first major consumer-facing appearance in Australia at the One Fine Baby & Pregnancy Expo in Br...
Asahi Beverages has completed the transition of its Australian soft drink portfolio to bottles made with 100 per cent recycled plastic (rPET), covering major brands including Schweppes, Solo and Pepsi.
The move means around 350 million Asahi soft drink bottles produced in Australia each year are no...
Whole Earth launched its Allulose range in Australia, introducing a 100 per cent natural, low-calorie sweetener that performs similarly to regular sugar. This launch comes as recent research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows we are consuming significantly less sugar in our diets.&n...
Odi is aiming for a category it says has too often prioritised sweetness and convenience over the nutritional needs of growing children.
For too long, Australian parents have been sold baby food under the banner of “healthy”, “natural” and “nutritious”, whil...
Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a calcium-fortified faba bean milk prototype with improved texture and stability, highlighting the potential of the pulse as a sustainable alternative to conventional plant-based milk sources.
Published in Food Chemistry, the study demonstrates that...
Australia and Vietnam have strengthened agricultural ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agriculture and Sustainable Development, opening new avenues for cooperation in agricultural policy, sustainable fisheries and forestry management, biosecurity, food safety and trade....
JBS has formed a strategic partnership with Danantara Investment Management, the investment arm of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, and intends to expand its presence across Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and other Southeast Asian markets. The transaction includes a $2.5 billion equity in...
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have found that naturally occurring microbes involved in cocoa fermentation play a more significant role in shaping chocolate flavour than the genetics of the cocoa tree itself, a discovery that could strengthen Australia's position in the premium cho...
The New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia has announced financial and practical support for commercial abalone fishers as the state moves to a new operating model aimed at improving the long-term sustainability of its abalone fishery on the South Coast.
Under the Minns Labor Government&rsqu...
Researchers at Adelaide University are investigating the potential of black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable, protein-rich ingredient that could help address rising global protein demand while converting agricultural waste into valuable biomass.
The research is being conducted in partnership wit...
Australian wine exports declined by 7 per cent in value to $2.30 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 598 million litres in the year ended June 2026, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report.
This is the first time that export volume has fallen below 600 million litres since 2004. How...
Australia’s avocado industry is set for a strong recovery, with production and exports expected to reach record levels in the coming seasons, according to a new report by Rabobank’s RaboResearch division.
The bank’s Global Avocado Update 2026 estimates that Australian avocado prod...
Wine Australia and Vinehealth Australia are co-investing to modernise South Australia’s Vinehealth Vineyard Register and align it with the National Vineyard Register.
Vinehealth Australia is funded by South Australian vineyard owner levies and manages the state's vineyard register. Vine...
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has secured a $250,000 grant through the Australian Government's Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) Maitri Grants Program to accelerate the development of India's sheepmeat market and create new commercial opportunities for Australian sheepmeat producers...
Global packaging supplier Detpak has opened a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, strengthening its ability to support major Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) customers with locally produced, paper-based packaging solutions.
Detpak is a trusted packaging partner to some of the w...
A laser-based technology being developed at Adelaide University could soon help authorities detect deadly counterfeit alcohol, expose wine fraud and even identify dangerous chemicals inside sealed bottles – all without opening them.
The breakthrough builds on newly published research conducte...
Australia's winegrape crush dropped to 1.27 million tonnes in 2026, marking its smallest harvest since 2000, according to Wine Australia's National Vintage Report 2026. Despite the significantly lower production, grape prices remained under pressure, highlighting continued weakness in domestic and g...
Australia's lamb industry has begun preparing its response after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) referred a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Sections 201 and 202 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974.
The investigation w...
