July 23, 2025 | Australia

Novella, Metaphor Foods unite to commercialise cell–based natural preservatives

The collaboration will leverage Novella’s AuraCell technology to deliver natural antioxidant and anti-microbial compounds via a waste-free, resource-efficient supply Biotech start-up Novella Innovative Technology, Ltd. and leading functional ingredient innovator…

July 23, 2025 | Australia

Australia approves Arla Foods Ingredients’ MFGM for use in infant formula

Lacprodan MFGM-10 will be Arla Foods Ingredients’ first early life nutrition product to be approved by Australian authorities Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) has been approved for use in infant formula…

July 21, 2025 | Australia

Unlocking nature’s super protein: Australian partnership targets scalable human lactoferrin

Siobhan Coster, CEO, Eclipse Ingredients In a groundbreaking development for Australia’s health and biotechnology sectors, Brisbane-based Eclipse Ingredients is partnering with QUT, UQ, and CSIRO to commercialise human lactoferrin using…

July 21, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s proposed Iona beef facility declared prescribed project

The Iona Project aims to boost beef processing capacity, strengthen regional supply chains, and cement Queensland’s place as Australia’s beef production powerhouse The Crisafulli Government has officially declared the Central…

July 17, 2025 | Australia

Australia commits $139.7Mn to support transition from live sheep exports

This significant investment will help the sector collaborate on a long-term strategy backed by targeted investment The Australian Government has announced a $139.7 million transition package to support individuals, businesses,…

July 17, 2025 | Academic

QUT, CSIRO, UQ, and Eclipse team up in game-changing lactoferrin project

The project is set to revolutionise the functional food, sports nutrition, and skincare industries Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers are at the forefront of a groundbreaking $5.5 million initiative…

July 16, 2025 | Australia

ACCC Approves Lactalis’ acquisition of Fonterra Businesses

Lactalis and Fonterra both currently acquire raw milk from dairy farmers in Victoria and Tasmania, and process and supply a range of dairy products across Australia The ACCC will not…

July 14, 2025 | Australia

Australia breaks red meat export records in 2024–25

Total red meat exports in June 2025 reached 209,074 tonnes, 20 per cent higher than the same month last year Australia’s red meat industry exported new record volumes of beef…

July 11, 2025 | Australia

Building with purpose: Detmold Group’s sustainable HQ signals long-term commitment

Matthew Watson, Group Marketing & Communications Manager, Detmold Detmold Group, a global leader in sustainable paper and board packaging solutions, is making significant advancements toward its future by developing a…

July 10, 2025 | Australia

Australian winegrape crush up by 11% in 2025

The year-on-year increase in the crush was driven by red varieties, which were up by 20 per cent, while the crush of white varieties was 2 per cent higher than…