Thursday, 19 February 2026

February 18, 2026 | Australia

New Australian Wine Future Fund to Boost Research and Venture Investment

Research & Innovation Fund: a target of $35 million over 5 years through external grants and partner co-investment The amount of research funding available for the Australian grape and wine…

February 17, 2026 | Beverages

Carlsberg Launches AI-Crafted Lunar New Year Packaging

The design was inspired by the historic Gilding Lacquer Art Technique, traditionally used on luxury items as a symbol of affluence across Asian societies Carlsberg is set to celebrate the…

February 17, 2026 | Beverages

Tradition Meets Trend as Chinese New Year Ignites Food and Drink Demand

The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China has launched a nationwide shopping campaign running from 15 to 23 February China’s food and beverage sector is taking centre…

February 12, 2026 | Beverages

Heineken Delivers Resilient 2025 Performance, Launches EverGreen 2030

For 2026, the company expects operating profit growth of 2 per cent to 6 per cent, while accelerating productivity initiatives and integrating FIFCO to support long-term growth under EverGreen 2030…

February 11, 2026 | Australia

Australian Government Commits $6Mn to Boost WA Wine Industry

WA wines to prospective buyers, strengthening supply chain relationships, improving market access, and boosting business readiness across the sector The Australian Government has committed $6 million over four years to…

February 6, 2026 | Beverages

The Future of Professional Coffee in Asia-Pacific

Stefan Niederberger, Vice President Asia Pacific at Franke Coffee Systems As Southeast Asia’s coffee market enters a phase of rapid expansion driven by urban lifestyles, digital consumption habits and evolving…

February 5, 2026 | Beverages

Fiberstar Debuts Acacia Gum Alternative for Beverages

Citri-Fi Pro is a groundbreaking, innovative citrus fibre designed to replace up to 75 per cent of acacia gum or modified food starch in beverages Fiberstar, Inc., the leader of…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

Global Demand Pressures Weigh on Australian Wine Exports in 2025

More than 50 per cent of the volume of Australian wine exports goes to the UK and the US Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to…

February 2, 2026 | Beverages

HEINEKEN completes acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses

Rolando Carvajal, FIFCO’s current CEO, will join HEINEKEN and continue to lead the operations, ensuring business continuity while driving growth Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announced the completion of its acquisition of…

Technology

Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia

Feb 19, 2026 | Company News

BON Partners with Chang'an Pilot to Launch Joint Laboratory for Natural Ingredient Bio-manufacturing

Feb 19, 2026 | China

Pomurske Mlekarne to Introduce SIG Aseptic Cartons with Full Barrier Protection and no Aluminium Layer in Slovenia

Feb 18, 2026 | Company News

Food Testing

Witsbb Joins Hands with Multiple Parties to Launch New Standard in Nutrition Free from Common Allergens

Feb 13, 2026 | China

Redefining Trust in Organic Foods through Independent Testing

Feb 13, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

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FCI Signs Five-Year Rice Supply Agreement with World Food Programme

Feb 19, 2026 | Food

Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia

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POLO Expands Sugar-Free Range with Two New Mint Variants

Feb 19, 2026 | Company News