The horticulture industry achieved a record local value of $18.0 billion in 2023-24, an increase of $721 million from the previous year Australia’s wine grape production has significantly increased, adding $24.2 million to lift the total value to $1.0 billion. Crush volumes rose by 112,000 tonnes, reaching a total of[Read More…]
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Strategic alliance set to accelerate Arla’s growth in ANZ performance nutrition market
Alexander Leufgen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Arla Foods Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients is aiming to enhance its presence in the rapidly evolving performance nutrition market of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands by partnering with Alchemy Agencies, a leading distributor of food and beverage ingredients in the region. This[Read More…]
Australia approves cultivated Japanese quail
The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted its first-ever approval for a cultivated meat product, marking a historic moment for the[Read More…]
Vinarchy to establish two winemaking hubs in South Australia
Vinarchy will invest $30 million into its Rowland Flat site, establishing it as a centre of excellence for premium and sparkling wine As part of its long-term growth plans, Vinarchy announced its intention to begin a 12-month transition to realign and strengthen its Australian operational footprint. This includes establishing two[Read More…]
Japanese trade professionals explore Australian wine regions
The guests embarked on a tour of Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne and Yarra Valley Wine Australia recently hosted a successful inbound visit by five Japanese on-premise professionals as part of its ongoing efforts to grow the profile of Australian wine in Japan. The guests were the top-performing participants from the[Read More…]
Treasury Wine Estates unveils state-of-the-art winemaking facility in South Australia
The facility is producing the next generation of low and no alcohol wines for iconic brands in TWE’s global portfolio Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) officially opened a new $15 million in-house facility dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley. The opening reaffirms TWE’s leadership in[Read More…]
Wine Australia launches unified push to boost local wine consumption
The initiative responds to data from the IWSR Australian Wine Landscapes Report 2024, which shows a declining number of domestic wine drinkers The Australian grape and wine sector is being called to rally behind an exciting new message that reframes how domestic consumers connect with Australian wine. The message is[Read More…]
Cargill acquires full ownership of Teys Australia and Teys USA
Cargill will name a new CEO of Teys in due course and work closely with Brad Teys to ensure a seamless transition Teys Investments Pty Ltd and Cargill announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill has agreed to purchase all of the issued share capital of Teys Investments from[Read More…]
Game-Changer for sustainable food: Nourish Ingredients’ Tastilux achieves commercial milestone
James Petrie, Co-Founder and CEO of Nourish Ingredients In a significant advancement for sustainable food, Australian biotech startup Nourish Ingredients has successfully achieved commercial-scale production of Tastilux, a precision-fermented fat that mimics the taste and texture of animal fats, without the use of animals. Leading this innovation is James Petrie,[Read More…]
Detmold Group to open new Adelaide headquarters by 2026
The development is a strategic investment in the company’s future and a step forward in supporting its global ambitions Leading Australian-owned packaging company Detmold Group is set to build a new global headquarters in Adelaide to strengthen innovation, collaboration, and its continued local and international growth. Rooted in strong family[Read More…]
