November 3, 2025 | Australia

Coles accelerates AI adoption in retail with OpenAI

Together with OpenAI, Coles is also exploring how emerging AI capabilities could reshape the shopping experience, helping customers plan, shop and checkout in more personalised, convenient and connected ways Coles…

October 30, 2025 | Australia

La Trobe University launches $27Mn Protected Cropping Hub to boost sustainable, high-quality food production

This five-year collaboration involves three research institutions, six industry partners, and the Australian Government La Trobe University has officially launched the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub for…

October 29, 2025 | Australia

FaBA partners with SeaStock to boost algae-based ingredient innovation

The project, titled “Extraction and characterisation of techno-functional ingredients from Australian seaweed” Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator has invested in SeaStock Pty Ltd to accelerate the commercialisation of clean-label ingredient…

October 27, 2025 | Australia

Australia releases toolkit to advance gender equity across wine sector

The Toolkit helps businesses assess their current practices and identify opportunities for improvement A new online toolkit is helping individuals and grape and wine businesses take practical steps towards achieving…

October 24, 2025 | Australia

QUT signs MOU with Japan Bioindustry Association to advance bioindustries

This includes the QUT Pioneer BioPilot, based in Mackay, which has recently undergone a $18 million upgrade, transforming it into Australia’s leading pilot-scale fermentation facility QUT has signed a Memorandum…

October 24, 2025 | Australia

Australia secures new export market for blueberries in Vietnam

Australia’s blueberry industry, valued at around $500 million, is set to benefit significantly, with exports to Vietnam projected at $4 million in the first year The Australian Government has secured…

October 16, 2025 | Australia

Quantum leap to tackle Australian food security and student wellbeing

Food Ladder partners with CSIRO and the University of Southern Queensland to pioneer Australian research Food Ladder, an Australian not-for-profit combating food insecurity through school-based greenhouse programs, has announced a…

October 15, 2025 | Australia

South Australian lobster exports surge to record high as trade with China rebounds

Lobster exports from South Australia more than doubled over the past year, totalling $94.7 million South Australian rock lobster exports have reached record levels, with more of this prized seafood…

October 14, 2025 | Australia

Cargill announces Andrew MacPherson as CEO

Andrew will assume the leadership role following completion of the change of ownership to Cargill, announced in June 2025 subject to applicable regulatory approvals Cargill has announced that it will appoint…

October 14, 2025 | Australia

GLNC report reveals shift in Australia’s plant-based sector quality over quantity

The report highlights a growing emphasis on health-related messaging on the pack The Australian plant-based market is evolving. While consumer interest remains strong, the latest audit from the Grains and…