January 8, 2026 | Australia

CSIRO, SEQ Mayors begin work on Australia’s first regional food systems strategy

The Strategy follows the release of the first national stocktake of Australia’s $800 billion food system in June The future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope…

January 8, 2026 | Australia

La Trobe University Develops Portable Biosensor to Detect PFAS in Water

The device is designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics A portable biosensor…

January 6, 2026 | Australia

China’s beef safeguards shake global meat trade, forcing exporters to rethink strategy

China’s beef market has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years China’s decision to impose safeguard measures on imported beef has sent ripples through the global meat trade, reshaping supply…

December 30, 2025 | Australia

Boag’s unveils $2.4Mn brewhouse in Northern Tasmania

The project was delivered through a partnership between Boag’s and the Tasmanian Government, which contributed a $1 million grant alongside Boag’s own substantial investment The $2.4 million Boag’s Brewhouse has…

December 22, 2025 | Australia

ALDI Australia launches MSC-certified canned tuna

ALDI announces transition of its entire canned tuna range to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification ALDI Australia announced the transition of its entire canned tuna range to Marine Stewardship Council…

December 15, 2025 | Australia

Australia backs local distillers with $200,000 growth grants

The Distillery Door Program has delivered more than $7 million in direct funding to Victoria’s distillery industry, supporting job creation and business expansion The Australian Government is boosting Victoria’s distillery…

December 10, 2025 | Australia

MLA forecasts record beef output and strong export gains for 2025

MLA analysis shows Australia is on track to achieve record beef production of 20.79 million tonnes in 2025 Australia’s red meat industry is demonstrating resilience, productivity gains and strong global…

December 8, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s Humpty Doo Barramundi farm to achieve ASC certification

This certification is an important step forward for the sector and a powerful example of the positive change ASC aims to drive across global aquaculture Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced…

December 8, 2025 | Australia

Strengthening Australia’s Foodservice Future

Peter Andrews, CEO, Andrews Meat Industries As Australia’s foodservice sector undergoes rapid transformation, strategic partnerships and scale-driven innovation have become key to staying competitive. In one of the industry’s most…

December 3, 2025 | Australia

Australian Government injects $10Mn to boost wine and cider industry

The government has injected more than $80 million into the grape and wine sector, underscoring its economic importance and cultural value The Australian Government has announced a fresh $10 million…