This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful portions and exceptional customer experience, is coming to Australia this year. Retail Food Group[Read More…]
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Australia reports 2024 largest year for lamb and sheep slaughter in decades
For the December 2024 quarter, mutton production was 90,847 tonnes—the highest since 1997 The latest quarterly statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that 2024 was a record year for lamb and sheep slaughter. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) reports that 26.6 million lambs and 11.7 million sheep[Read More…]
Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine
The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility. The grants have been issued as part[Read More…]
dnata serves culinary delights as inflight caterer joins Sydney’s new 24-hour airport
dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering services that harness local produce for domestic and international airlines[Read More…]
FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility[Read More…]
Woolworths Group announces leadership update and organisational changes
Metro, Greenstock and Woolworths Food Company Retail now part of Woolworths Retail Australia’s Woolworths Group announces changes to its Food leadership and organisational structure to allow a greater focus on the areas that have the most impact on customers. Annette Karantoni has been appointed managing director of Woolworths Retail, reporting[Read More…]
Australia’s wine exports exceed $2.5 billion in 2024
Strong return to mainland China offsets declines in other markets In the 12 months that ended December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.55 billion and by 7 per cent in volume to 649 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The increase[Read More…]
Seafood leads global protein production growth: Rabobank Global Animal Protein Outlook 2025
The Rabobank report said aquaculture and wild catch are projected to grow by 2.3 per cent year-on-year, rebounding from a 0.3 per cent decline in 2024 In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets, according to RaboResearch’s Global Animal Protein Outlook. While demand remains[Read More…]
KitKat Australia factory receives $30Mn break
The investment will support increased production capacity Nestlé Australia has announced a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance digital and AI capabilities, improving the iconic KitKat wafer and enabling further innovation in the product line. Additionally, the[Read More…]
Beyond Oil expands to Australia with 5-Year T&J Oil distribution agreement
New partnership includes minimum purchase commitments for the first 5 years with expected revenue of $243,000 to be recognized in fiscal year 2025 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, announced the signing of a Distribution Agreement[Read More…]
