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

SMC to showcase automation solutions at AUSPACK 2019

Australia |  News | 21 Mar, 2019

SMC prides itself on providing complete solutions. The company’s range extends beyond pneumatics to include chillers, dryers, ionizers, pressure boosters, regulators and more. Recogn...Read more

Foodmach, Systech enter strategic partnership for food security

Australia |  News | 04 Mar, 2019

Foodmach, an Australian packaging automation and product traceability system integrator has signed a partnership agreement with Systech (USA) who have developed anti-counterfeit technology ...Read more

Youfoodz implements NetSuite for healthy eating

Australia |  News | 05 Feb, 2019

Youfoodz, one of Australia's fastest-growing organisations, has implemented Oracle NetSuite to support the rapid growth of its award-winning fresh food delivery service. With NetSuite, Youf...Read more

FSANZ approves Non-GMO Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener

Australia |  News | 25 Jan, 2019

SweeGen, Inc. is dedicated to the development, production and distribution of non-caloric sweeteners for the food, flavor and beverage industries.  Sweegen is a provider of non-GMO, na...Read more

Food Standards Australia New Zealand releases nutrient database

Australia |  News | 23 Jan, 2019

Looking up how much fibre is in dates, the protein content of quinoa or the amount of caffeine in chocolate is now easier with the release of Food Standards Australia New Zealand's (FSANZ) ...Read more

BFB announces new majority shareholder, PSP Investments

Australia |  News | 16 Jan, 2019

B.F.B. Pty Limited (BFB), one of Australia's largest grain growers announced the sale of Proterra Investment Partners' majority stake to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP...Read more

COCA-COLA AMATIL to stop single use plastic straw and stirrers

Australia |  News | 14 Jan, 2019

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced it would no longer distribute plastic drinking straws or stirrers in Australia, and would instead stock fully recyclable and biodegradable FSC (Forest Steward...Read more