Wine Australia and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to join forces to discuss how to support growers in minimising spray drift risks Australian grain growers are being urged to exercise extra caution this spring, as warmer conditions result in broad leaf weed control programs coinciding with early budburst[Read More…]
Australia
Korea’s Bibigo dumplings available on Australia’s Qantas airline
In-flight meal consisting of 2 types of steamed dumplings with pork and pork & kimchi flavours, provided as a snack on Qantas Airways domestic and international routes Korea-based CJ CheilJedang has announced that it will introduce Bibigo dumplings as an in-flight meal for Qantas Airlines in Australia. The product being[Read More…]
ACCC denies infant formula code on marketing
The Infant Nutrition Council wants to continue following the ‘Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement’ (MAIF Agreement) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering denying the request made by the Infant Nutrition Council for permission to implement an industry code that aims to limit[Read More…]
Australia secures trade deal with UAE
Key Australian exports to the UAE include meat, dairy, oil seeds, seafood, steel, canola seeds, nuts, honey, coal, chickpeas, lentils Australia’s Ministery for Trade and Tourism announced negotiations on the Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have concluded. The UAE is an important partner and Australia’s largest trade and[Read More…]
Australia’s almond exports up by 35%
A dry season and high demand in China are driving sales at a rate that exceeds the industry’s annual sales volumes of 10 years ago The latest Almond Board of Australia marketing data shows that Australian almond sales volumes for July were the highest monthly figures on record. In July,[Read More…]
CCEP Australia to achieve 100% renewable electricity
CCEP joined the global RE100 initiative back in 2021 when it made a commitment to power its Australian operations with 100 per cent renewable electricity by the end of 2025 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will meet its target to use 100 per cent renewable electricity across its Australian operations by[Read More…]
Dairy farmers and veterinarians to benefit from research on antibiotic resistance
The study, conducted by top researchers from universities in three states, will encompass all eight dairy regions across Australia and aims to comprehend the current animal health status Dairy Australia and Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) are joining forces with leading Australian researchers to support dairy veterinarians and farmers in[Read More…]
PepsiCo Australia appoints Alessia Taddei as CMO
Taddei will oversee the entire marketing strategy for Australia and New Zealand, leading PepsiCo’s food marketing teams and agency partners PepsiCo Australia has named Alessia Taddei as its new chief marketing officer (CMO) for ANZ Foods, effective from 1st September. Taddei will assume the responsibilities of former CMO Vandita Pandey,[Read More…]
Saputo Australia to close dairy plant in King Island
SDA will work with the affected employees, dairy farmers, and the broader King Island community to support them during the transition period Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced that it will begin the final operating season of King Island Dairy and close the facility in mid-2025. Over the past 10[Read More…]
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub
The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a[Read More…]
