April 18, 2025 | Australia

US tariffs pressure Australian wine exports but China market booms

Australian wine producers are demonstrating resilience through diversified global growth and proactive marketing initiatives As the United States enforces a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods, including wine,…

April 16, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s Woolworths Group to acquire Beak & Johnston

The New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) is also considering a clearance application from Woolworths for its proposed acquisition of B&J The ACCC will not oppose Woolworths Group Limited’s proposed acquisition…

April 16, 2025 | Australia

Cometeer introduces Proud Mary as flash-frozen coffee partner

This collaboration will feature three of Proud Mary’s coffees, now available in Cometeer’s convenient, single-serve frozen format Cometeer, the innovator behind freshly brewed, flash-frozen coffee that delivers premium-quality coffee in…

April 14, 2025 | Australia

A fine blend of science with heritage grapevines to ensure future of Australian wines

New climate-resilient and mildew-resistant grapevines have been planted in South Australia to help protect Australia’s $45 billion industry New mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines have been planted in South Australia’s Coonawarra…

April 4, 2025 | Australia

Study predicts sharp decline in Australians’ diets by 2030

Aussies are falling short of key national health targets, according to scientists who have used an innovative technique to forecast future dietary trends Australia is projected to miss crucial health…

April 3, 2025 | Australia

Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect in Australia

Supermarkets and wholesalers now face significant penalties for violating the updated code The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. This…

March 27, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s united food and wine team heads to Japan

It’s the sixth target market for the Collaboration Group, which has previously focused on emerging markets across Asia, including Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Taiwan The Australian Food and…

March 24, 2025 | Academic

Australian scientists call for targeted fibre diets to boost health

Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres beyond soluble and insoluble to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. A new study published in Food Research International…

March 19, 2025 | Australia

Researchers use natural gum to extend shelf life of fresh fruits

The research team also used light and curcumin, a compound extracted from turmeric, to deactivate fungal spores on food, in particular strawberries University of Queensland studies have used natural tree…

March 19, 2025 | Australia

South Australia exports 400 tonnes of lobster to China

China’s demand for other seafood also increased in the year to January 2025, with tuna exports up 752 per cent to $9.3 million South Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster has been…