The investment will be the biggest single investment ever made in the company’s Australian manufacturing network to deliver more beverages with greater efficiency to more customers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced plans to invest an additional $105.5 million for a new Warmfill Line at the Moorabbin plant in Victoria,[Read More…]
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DKSH extends distribution agreement with Cosucra in Australia and New Zealand
Following a successful partnership in several countries in Europe and Asia, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines, Cosucra has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its natural and healthy food ingredients business in Australia and New Zealand DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients,[Read More…]
CH4 Global signs first offtake agreement to export reduced-methane beef
CH4 Global will significantly increase the supply of Methane Tamer to CirPro and its feedlot partners, HB Rural and Mort & Co CH4 Global Inc., a climate tech company on a mission to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, announced the signing of its first offtake agreement to export reduced-methane[Read More…]
Western Australia introduces strategy to boost craft beer industry
The WA Craft Beer Strategy seeks to create a collaborative pathway for the industry and government to work together over the next ten years The Western Australian Government has introduced a new strategy to boost the craft beer industry, generate employment, and promote the ‘paddock to pint’ tourism experience. The[Read More…]
Australia releases One Grape & Wine Sector plan
The Plan provides the framework for collaboration and coordination among all sector players to achieve the ambitious goals outlined in Vision 2050 Australian Grape & Wine and Wine Australia have launched the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan at the Wine Industry Update 2024 in Adelaide. Developed to support the sector’s recovery from[Read More…]
Australia’s Asahi Beverages partners with The Smith Family to giveback
The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, launches The Big Giveback 2024 The Smith Family, in partnership with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, announces the return of The Big Giveback to raise vital funds to support the education of young Australians experiencing disadvantage More than a quarter of Australian families[Read More…]
Transformation of Chinese wine market
China Customs data indicates a significant decline in China’s wine imports for 2023, with a 26 per cent decrease in volume and a 15.2 per cent decrease in value Australian wine exports reached a value of $2.2 billion in 2023–24, marking a 17 per cent increase and the highest level[Read More…]
CoCo Bubble Tea expands franchise partner support in Australia
Amid growing interest from Australian small business owners and bubble tea enthusiasts, the brand is offering CoCo Bubble Tea is launching a major expansion of franchise opportunities and support in Australia, to be highlighted at The Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo on August 17-18 in Melbourne (Bay 1-2, Booth No. A2). For the first time, CoCo offers single-store[Read More…]
Australian wine re-entering China drives export value increase
574 companies were exporting to mainland China in 2023–24, up from 115 in 2022–23 Australian wine exports increased in value by 17 per cent to $2.2 billion in 2023–24, the highest level since the 12 months ended September 2021, and volume remained relatively steady at 619 million litres according to[Read More…]
La Trobe Institute to tackle Australia’s food security
LISAF will establish a $28 million ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Protected Cropping (PC Hub) with funding from the Federal Government Australia based La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) officially launched, to undertake research and innovation across the agri-food-health chain, aiming to enhance profitability for producers while also improving product[Read More…]