The precision pollination leader has established its first office in the region as it expands operations to support Australian growers with its in-hive and in-field technology and unprecedented insights into crop pollination BeeHero, the pioneer of precision pollination, announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Australia as part of a strategic[Read More…]
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China lifts suspension on five meat establishments
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has welcomed China’s decision to reinstate export approvals for five out of seven Australian meat export processors that were suspended in 2020 due to technical reasons The Australian Government has confirmed that China has immediately lifted the suspension of five meat processing establishments. Eight[Read More…]
New survey reveals consumer attitudes to food safety in Australia and New Zealand
FSANZ surveyed more than 2000 Australian and New Zealand consumers to understand their trust in and understanding of the shared food regulation system covering both countries A new survey has found that consumers rate nutrition above other food values such as naturalness, convenience, and country of origin, with almost three-quarters[Read More…]
CCEP Australia announces sale of Feral Brewing Company
Following a strategic review, the purchasers represented the right team to take Feral Brewing into its next exciting chapter CCEP Australia has announced it has entered into a Binding Agreement for the sale of Feral Brewing Company. The sale will see the ownership of the Feral brand and employees transfer[Read More…]
Wine Australia senior leadership to deliver value for sector
Shirley Fraser has been appointed as General Manager of Customer Engagement, Ned Hewitson to General Manager Regulation and General Counsel and Dr Liz Waters to Chief Operating Officer Wine Australia has announced changes to its senior leadership team to support the strengthening of service delivery to levy payers. Shirley Fraser[Read More…]
MLA launches Environmental Credentials platform at Beef Australia
The new platform, developed and released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), provides a resource for red meat producers to compile their environmental sustainability data The new Environmental Credentials platform for the Australian red meat industry has been launched this week at Beef Australia in Rockhampton. The new platform, developed[Read More…]
Lion’s Spirits Business appoints Simon Edgar as General Manager
Simon most recently served as the Managing Director of Innocent Asia at Innocent Drinks, based in Hong Kong, since 2017 Australia’s leading beverage company Lion announced the appointment of Simon Edgar as the new General Manager of its spirits business, comprising Vanguard Luxury Brands and Four Pillars. Simon joins Lion[Read More…]
Australia’s Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging
The packaging update was proof the retailer was looking to reduce waste and make recycling more convenient and accessible for its customers Australia-based Coles has launched packets of the lunchbox staple in a recyclable paper bag. The new-look packaging solution for Coles Unique Selection mandarins will avoid the use of 11,700[Read More…]
TricorBraun acquires Australian packaging distributors
Acquisitions expand TricorBraun’s Australian presence and strengthen its position as a leading packaging provider in ANZ Global packaging leader TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products (Alplas), further expanding the company’s Australian presence and strengthening its position as a leading packaging provider in Australia and New[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages partners with South Australian distillery Never Never
Never Never will be sold through Asahi’s alcohol division Carlton & United Breweries Asahi Beverages has acquired super-premium distillery Never Never, one of Australia’s most highly-awarded gin brands, which has grown rapidly since its inception. Never Never launched in 2016 when three mates – George Georgiadis, Tim Boast and Sean[Read More…]
