Australia-Developed Bravo Apples Enter China with Inaugural 80-Tonne Shipment

Bravo apples are the result of a cross between Royal Gala and the Western Australian Cripps Red variety Western Australia’s apple industry has achieved a major export milestone with the arrival of the first mainland Australian apple shipment into China, opening what is expected to become a mul...

Western Australia Grants Licence for First Commercial Land-Based Asparagopsis Facility

The onshore production model delivers more consistent biomass quality, higher yields and greater control over cultivation conditions, while minimising environmental impacts The Western Australian Government has granted an aquaculture licence to SeaStock Pty Ltd for the state's first commercial-s...

Australian Food-Tech Firm Fresho Acquires UK ERP Leader Nation Wilcox

The acquisition marks a major milestone in its international expansion Fresho, the global order management platform for fresh food wholesalers, has acquired Nation Wilcox, a leading provider of ERP software to food suppliers across the UK. Founded in Melbourne in 2015, Fresho has gr...

Asahi Beverages Invests $150 Million in Advanced Queensland Distribution Hub

The Asahi facility is expected to be fully operational by 2028 Australia’s leading beverages company, Asahi Beverages, is building a massive new distribution centre outside Brisbane as part of a multi-year program to modernise its supply chain network. Located in Redbank, within the City o...

UNSW Researchers Brew Espresso with Ultrasound, Cutting Energy Use by 75%

The UNSW team has harnessed high-frequency ultrasound to accelerate the extraction process, producing a rich, concentrated coffee shot in less than three minutes Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have developed an innovative coffee brewing technique that uses ultraso...

ACCC Penalises Two Produce Companies over Alleged Horticulture Code Breaches

The ACCC alleges that Fruitico traded with table grape growers without having a Code‑compliant horticulture produce agreement in place Western Australian produce companies, Fruitico Pty Ltd (Fruitico) and Fresh Express Produce Pty Ltd (Fresh Express), have each paid penalties of $99,000 after ...

FSANZ Seeks Public Feedback on Modernised Regulatory Framework for Toddler Milk

The review has considered the nutritional role of young child formula, available scientific evidence, and regulatory approaches adopted in other international markets Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for public submissions on a proposal to develop a modernised regulatory f...

South Australian Food Exports Gain Momentum in Thailand

The expanded partnership reflects The Yoghurt Shop’s ongoing efforts to grow its footprint in Southeast Asia South Australian dairy brand The Yoghurt Shop is strengthening its presence in Thailand after retailer Foodland Supermarkets expanded its partnership with the company amid rising consum...

Endeavour Group Restructures Pinnacle and Premium Wine Portfolio

As part of the transformation, Endeavour Group will significantly reduce its own grape production by more than 80 per cent Endeavour Group has announced a strategic transformation of its Pinnacle Drinks business, repositioning the portfolio to focus on high-performing brands and regions that del...

Australian Wine Exports to Canada Surge as Premium Demand Accelerates

In the 12 months to March 2026, Australian wine exports to Canada rose 24 per cent in value to $188 million and 15 per cent in volume to 69 million litres Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing t...

Australia’s Food Industry Eyes Upcycling as the Next Big Sustainability Opportunity

Hope Johnson, Associate Professor and ARC DECRA Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology School of Law As the global food industry faces mounting pressure to reduce waste, strengthen supply chain resilience, and meet evolving sustainability expectations, upcycled food products are emerg...

Victoria Retains Crown as Australia’s Top Food and Fibre Exporter, Hits $22.1 Bn in 2024-25

While China remained Victoria’s largest export destination at $4.8 billion, its share of total exports fell from 33 per cent in 2019-20 to 22 per cent in 2024-25 Victoria has once again emerged as Australia’s largest food and fibre-exporting state, with exports climbing 10 per cent year-on-y...

Suntory Expands Water Stewardship Efforts in Australia with Brisbane Catchment Initiative  

The Group has partnered with locally-based Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) to support research on the impact of climate change on water quantity and quality Suntory Group announced the launch of a new water replenishment initiative in the Brisbane River catchment, Queen...

NSW Opens Fine Food Australia 2026 Opportunity for Food and Beverage Businesses

Fine Food Australia is the nation’s premier food and hospitality trade event, attracting more than 21,000 industry professionals from retail, food service and hospitality sectors The NSW Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from food and beverage businesses across the state to rep...

Wine Australia Advances National Vineyard Register with Grower-Led Design and AI Mapping

The initiative, being developed in partnership with Map of Ag, aims to create a comprehensive platform Wine Australia is progressing the development of the National Vineyard Register, with the project’s discovery and design phase highlighting strong industry collaboration and the integration o...

Australia’s Canned Tuna Market Hits Key Sustainability Benchmark

Coles, Woolworths and ALDI have all switched to sourcing 100% of their home brand tuna ranges from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries Australian brands and retailers have achieved a significant sustainability milestone, with approximately 70 per cent of canned tun...

New Soy Heart Health Claim Opens Growth Opportunities in Australia and New Zealand

Will McNair, Director of Soy Foods, Oil, and Global Team Development at the U.S. Soybean Export Council With food and beverage manufacturers increasingly focused on delivering products that combine nutrition, functionality, and consumer appeal, soy protein is gaining renewed attention as a scien...

QUT Research Highlights Major Growth Opportunity in Australia’s Upcycled Food Sector

Upcycled foods are made by transforming surplus or byproduct ingredients, such as excess produce or manufacturing residues, into new, high-value food products QUT researchers have found Australia is well-positioned to build a competitive upcycled food sector, turning surplus and byproducts ...

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