Ariel launches series of high-quality nutrition products

Australia |  News | 24 Mar, 2020

Ariel (an expert in mother and baby nutrition in Australia), a brand founded by Australia Origin Biotechnology PTY Ltd (OBP) that is specializing in nutritional sup...Read more

Nestlé introduces plant-based Milo in Australia

Australia |  News | 13 Mar, 2020

As people are including more plant-based alternatives in their diet, Nestlé is launching plant-based versions of some of its most-loved global brands. That now includes the worl...Read more

GFSI announced the newest edition of its Bench-marking Requirements.

Australia |  News | 28 Feb, 2020

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) announced the newest edition of its Benchmarking Requirements during the opening plenary of its annual conference, a gathering of mor...Read more

Australian milk powder brand Oz Farm plans expansion

Australia |  News | 02 Jan, 2020

Oz Farm, a well-known Australian milk powder brand that formally entered the Chinese market in 2019, plans to enhance its presence across China in 2020 by launching new produ...Read more

Kona Gold Solutions projects $1.5 Mn from its subsidiary in 2020

Australia |  News | 01 Jan, 2020

Kona Gold Solutions, a hemp and CBD lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, is pleased to announce it has projected revenue of $1.5 million&nb...Read more

Campbell completes sale of international operations to KKR

Australia |  News | 30 Dec, 2019

Campbell Soup Company has completed the sale of Arnott’s and certain of Campbell’s International operations to KKR for approximately $2.2 billion in cash, subject to custom...Read more

Researchers in Australia use banana plants for packaging

Australia |  News | 10 Dec, 2019

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also r...Read more

SIG to acquire Visy Cartons in Australia

Australia |  News | 06 Nov, 2019

SIG has reached agreement to acquire Visy Cartons Pty Ltd (“Visy Cartons”) from VisyPak Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Pratt Consolidated Holdings Pty Ltd, for AU$70 millio...Read more

Non-GMO Reb D Stevia Leaf Sweetener gets approval in Australia, NZ

Australia |  News | 12 Sep, 2019

US based sweetener company SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved BESTEVIA® Reb D Stevia Leaf Sweetener for us...Read more

Researchers develop kit to detect gluten in any food

Australia |  News | 20 Aug, 2019

The scientists from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), announced that they have discovered a way to detect gluten in the less well-studied grain, rye...Read more

Prinova expands into Asia-Pacific with new subsidiary in Australia

Australia |  News | 13 Aug, 2019

The new subsidiary of Prinova Europe Ltd will serve customers in Australia and New Zealand. It comes in direct response to demand from global clients seeking production support in APAC and ...Read more

AB InBev sells its Australian biz to Asahi Group

Australia |  News | 19 Jul, 2019

The divestiture of Carlton & United Breweries, once completed, will help AB InBev to accelerate its expansion into other fast-growing markets in the APAC region and globally Anheuser-B...Read more

Coca-Cola Amatil launches 100% recycled bottle for carbonated beverages

Australia |  News | 10 Jul, 2019

Coca-Cola Amatil has produced Australia’s first carbonated soft drink bottles made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, in a major step forward for sustainability. Group Managing Dire...Read more

Atlantic Natural Foods formalizes distribution agreement with Freedom Foods Group Limited

Australia |  News | 31 May, 2019

One of the world’s leading producers of plant-based protein products, Atlantic Natural Foods (ANF), announced today that it has formalized its distribution agreement with Freedom Food...Read more

Researchers find evidence for a common food additive that affects gut microbiota

Australia |  News | 16 May, 2019

University of Sydney research provides new evidence that nanoparticles, which are present in many food items, may have a substantial and harmful influence on human health. The study invest...Read more

Connell acquires Ingredient Resources

Australia |  News | 16 May, 2019

Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announces the acquisition of Ingredient Resources Pty Lim...Read more

Saputo acquires the specialty cheese biz of Lion-Dairy & Drinks

Australia |  News | 26 Apr, 2019

Saputo has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the specialty cheese business of Lion-Dairy & Drinks Pty Ltd. The Specialty Cheese Business is conducted ...Read more

Lion grows non-alcoholic offering with acquisition of Teza Iced Teas

Australia |  News | 27 Mar, 2019

Kirin’s Australasian unit Lion has acquired Kiwi drinks brand, Teza Iced Teas. The purchase forms part of the company’s wider ambition to grow its non-alcoholic beverage portfol...Read more