The Board of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the appointment of Sarah Cook as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive global search.
Sarah Cook will commence in the role on November 9, succeeding Chris Foley, who has led APCO since 2022.
Sarah brings...
Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) has announced the appointment of Mark Harvey-Sutton as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive experience in industry leadership, agricultural trade and national advocacy.
Harvey-Sutton has served as CEO of the Australian Livestock Exporters' Council si...
The Australian Government has announced more than $4 million in new funding to support the country's wine and horticulture industries, with investments aimed at strengthening regional resilience, improving sustainability and boosting market demand.
The funding includes a $2.6 million NSW Wine Recov...
WAMGROUP has highlighted its WAMAIR Spot polyTUBE filtration system, which combines compact tubular filter elements with an electrically driven mechanical cleaning mechanism to reduce energy consumption, installation requirements and maintenance associated with conventional compressed-air cleaning s...
Nearly six in ten Australians working in food and beverage manufacturing (58.4 per cent) believe their organisation is becoming less productive, despite continued investment in workplace technology, according to new research commissioned by global management consultancy Argon & Co.
The survey o...
ALDI Australia is investing more than $1 billion in a new automated distribution centre at Bradfield, Western Sydney, as the supermarket chain expands its logistics infrastructure to support future growth.
The Sydney Automated Distribution Centre, currently under construction, will double ALDI&rsqu...
Australian beef producers, breeders and industry stakeholders can now access a dedicated online resource explaining the development of one of the most significant advancements in the nation's livestock genetics system with the launch of Meat & Livestock Australia's (MLA) Multibreed Beef Genetic ...
Companies developing the next generation of food, ingredients and biomanufacturing now have access to a food-grade pilot-scale precision fermentation facility, right here in Australia.
The QUT Pioneer BioPilot provides a critical bridge between lab-scale discovery and commercial production, helping...
The South Australian Government has announced a $109 million Wine Industry Transition and Growth Package to support the state’s wine sector through global oversupply, declining grape prices, changing consumer preferences and continuing market pressures.
The package, announced by the Malinausk...
Beef producers in northern and remote regions now have greater access to Australia's world-leading Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system after a new transport pathway confirmed that eligible cattle can remain MSA-compliant after journeys of up to five days.
For producers, the change means c...
The Victorian Government has partnered with Dairy Australia to strengthen international market access and support the continued growth of Victoria’s dairy exports across Greater China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Under the partnership, Victoria’s Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle a...
Grower-owned almond processor and marketer Almondco Australia has been named among five businesses to be inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame in 2026, recognising its sustained contribution to Australian exports and its growing presence in international food markets.
Almondco Aus...
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....
