Australian wine producers are demonstrating resilience through diversified global growth and proactive marketing initiatives As the United States enforces a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods, including wine, the Australian wine industry is taking proactive steps to navigate the challenge. Wine Australia, the country’s national wine marketing and[Read More…]
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Australia’s Woolworths Group to acquire Beak & Johnston
The New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) is also considering a clearance application from Woolworths for its proposed acquisition of B&J The ACCC will not oppose Woolworths Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston Holdings Pty Ltd (B&J). Woolworths currently holds a minority 23 per cent interest in B&J City[Read More…]
Cometeer introduces Proud Mary as flash-frozen coffee partner
This collaboration will feature three of Proud Mary’s coffees, now available in Cometeer’s convenient, single-serve frozen format Cometeer, the innovator behind freshly brewed, flash-frozen coffee that delivers premium-quality coffee in a convenient, time-saving format, announces a new partnership with Proud Mary, a celebrated Australia- and United States-based high-end coffee roaster. This collaboration will[Read More…]
A fine blend of science with heritage grapevines to ensure future of Australian wines
New climate-resilient and mildew-resistant grapevines have been planted in South Australia to help protect Australia’s $45 billion industry New mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines have been planted in South Australia’s Coonawarra wine region to help safeguard the future of Australia’s wine industry against a changing climate and disease threats. Australia’s national[Read More…]
Study predicts sharp decline in Australians’ diets by 2030
Aussies are falling short of key national health targets, according to scientists who have used an innovative technique to forecast future dietary trends Australia is projected to miss crucial health targets by 2030 unless urgent action is taken to address worsening dietary trends, according to new research from the CSIRO.[Read More…]
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect in Australia
Supermarkets and wholesalers now face significant penalties for violating the updated code The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. This code outlines the rules governing how these businesses negotiate and contract with their suppliers. It requires them to have written[Read More…]
Australia’s united food and wine team heads to Japan
It’s the sixth target market for the Collaboration Group, which has previously focused on emerging markets across Asia, including Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Taiwan The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group is headed to Tokyo in April as part of an ongoing effort to improve bilateral trade relations[Read More…]
Australian scientists call for targeted fibre diets to boost health
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres beyond soluble and insoluble to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. A new study published in Food Research International by RMIT University in Australia introduces a more detailed classification of dietary fibre based on five key characteristics: backbone structure,[Read More…]
Researchers use natural gum to extend shelf life of fresh fruits
The research team also used light and curcumin, a compound extracted from turmeric, to deactivate fungal spores on food, in particular strawberries University of Queensland studies have used natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste. The Queensland[Read More…]
South Australia exports 400 tonnes of lobster to China
China’s demand for other seafood also increased in the year to January 2025, with tuna exports up 752 per cent to $9.3 million South Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster has been snapped up by Chinese consumers following the lifting of live lobster trade restrictions at the end of 2024. In the[Read More…]
