January 19, 2026 | Australia

CSIRO partners on global project to boost food security

The team will develop an AI tool capable of calculating optimal fermentation conditions to produce protein powder at scale efficiently Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the University…

January 19, 2026 | Australia

NSF launches retail food safety audit program in ASEAN and Australia

New tiered services empower restaurants and food retailers to strengthen hygiene, compliance and customer trust NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, announced the launch of its Retail…

January 16, 2026 | Australia

Bringing PFAS testing to the point of need

Henry Bellette, PhD candidate at La Trobe University Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to raise global concern due to their persistence in the environment and growing links to human…

January 15, 2026 | Australia

Australian Government launches trade diversification network to boost export growth

Trade plays a critical role in Australia’s economy, supporting around 32 per cent of national economic output The Australian Government has announced the formation of a new Trade Diversification Network…

January 8, 2026 | Australia

CSIRO, SEQ Mayors begin work on Australia’s first regional food systems strategy

The Strategy follows the release of the first national stocktake of Australia’s $800 billion food system in June The future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope…

January 8, 2026 | Australia

La Trobe University Develops Portable Biosensor to Detect PFAS in Water

The device is designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics A portable biosensor…

January 6, 2026 | Australia

China’s beef safeguards shake global meat trade, forcing exporters to rethink strategy

China’s beef market has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years China’s decision to impose safeguard measures on imported beef has sent ripples through the global meat trade, reshaping supply…

December 30, 2025 | Australia

Boag’s unveils $2.4Mn brewhouse in Northern Tasmania

The project was delivered through a partnership between Boag’s and the Tasmanian Government, which contributed a $1 million grant alongside Boag’s own substantial investment The $2.4 million Boag’s Brewhouse has…

December 22, 2025 | Australia

ALDI Australia launches MSC-certified canned tuna

ALDI announces transition of its entire canned tuna range to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification ALDI Australia announced the transition of its entire canned tuna range to Marine Stewardship Council…

December 15, 2025 | Australia

Australia backs local distillers with $200,000 growth grants

The Distillery Door Program has delivered more than $7 million in direct funding to Victoria’s distillery industry, supporting job creation and business expansion The Australian Government is boosting Victoria’s distillery…