The Food Hub Initiative is part of a broader Food Security Program designed to address food insecurity, provide essential food relief, and support student well-being Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) partnered with the University to announce the launch of the Inveresk Food Hub in Launceston, the next step in expanding[Read More…]
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Saputo Dairy Australia sales King Island Dairy business
SDA remained hopeful of finding an alternative solution, given the substantial impact on employees and the broader community Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) announced it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its King Island Dairy business. As part of the agreement, impacted employees will receive an offer to transfer[Read More…]
Ferrero celebrates 50 years in Australia
This journey is reflected in the company’s performance, which has almost doubled, with 91 per cent growth in ten years Ferrero celebrates 50 years of delighting Australians with its iconic brands. From its beginning as a small pastry shop in Italy, Ferrero makes many of Australia’s most-loved sweet treats, including[Read More…]
CSIRO introduces tool to verify Aussie food product claims and green credentials
Isotopic data can be used to identify where key food commodities were grown, as well as the amount of water or carbon emissions that were part of production CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has launched an important new national resource of isotopic data – food’s unique fingerprint – that can[Read More…]
Women’s representation in Australian wine sector sees growth, but challenges remain
The 2024 report, Women in the Australian Wine Sector, conducted by Dr Jeremy Galbreath of Strateos Group and funded by Wine Australia, shows significant increases in female representation across CEO, winemaking, viticulture, and marketing roles A decade after one of the world’s first studies on gender representation in the Australian[Read More…]
AMIC announces Tim Ryan as CEO
Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of members The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) announced the appointment of Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on[Read More…]
Australian government to freeze draught beer excise
This freeze will take effect from the next indexation date of August 2025 The Australian government will freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years, benefiting beer drinkers, brewers, and hospitality businesses. Indexation has been applied twice a year under a longstanding policy. While the February indexation had[Read More…]
Australia’s Summer Land wins gold medals at Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce show
This recognition further establishes Summer Land Camels as a trailblazer in the Australian camel dairy industry Summer Land Camels, a leading Australian camel dairy producer, has achieved remarkable success at the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show, earning two Gold Medals and the highly coveted Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.[Read More…]
Australia’s Western Sydney University helps students in need with fresh produce
Once harvested, the University then donates this home-grown produce to those in need At a time when the cost of living is hitting many people hard, Western Sydney University is helping deliver fresh, healthy produce to those who need it the most – including its students. Crates of colourful produce,[Read More…]
Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia
This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful portions and exceptional customer experience, is coming to Australia this year. Retail Food Group[Read More…]
