Japan is Australia’s ninth largest market for wine by value, importing 11.3 million litres for a total value of $45 million, and the third largest market for Australian agriculture While global trade faces uncertain times, the focus was on reinforcing long-term trusted trading partnerships at the Australian Food and Wine[Read More…]
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UNCLE TOBYS and Heart Foundation team up for Aussie heart health
Heart health is a significant concern among Australians, with around 30 per cent of Aussies living with high cholesterol, a known risk factor impacting heart health In a new three-year partnership with the Heart Foundation, UNCLE TOBYS aims to help people in Australia understand the benefits of including rolled oats[Read More…]
Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse-seine fishery earns MSC certification
With MSC certification, the fishery now meets the growing demand for eco-labelled, sustainably sourced seafood The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard – a significant milestone for a sought-after species once severely overfished. The historic achievement[Read More…]
Mission Produce inaugurates state-of-the-art packhouse in Guatemala
This milestone expands upon the Company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round with the World’s Finest Avocados Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala. This milestone expands upon the Company’s[Read More…]
Turning waste into opportunity inside Egypt’s groundbreaking beverage carton recycling collaboration
Nicola Wagstyl, the Regional Sustainability Expert for India, the Middle East, and Africa at SIG In a groundbreaking initiative for sustainability in Egypt, SIG, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen have teamed up to create the country’s first comprehensive recycling system for used beverage cartons. This collaboration is driven by[Read More…]
Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms Company
The transaction will benefit Huhtamaki with additional capacity and capabilities in moulded fibre packaging Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned business located in Zellwood, Florida, in the United States. The $18 million enterprise value transaction will support Huhtamaki’s growth within the moulded fibre industry, specifically for egg cartons[Read More…]
Construction commences on Australia’s Central Coast’s Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub
A $17.14 million project set to position the Central Coast as a premier destination for food manufacturing in Australia Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, a $17.14 million project set to position the Central Coast as a premier destination for food manufacturing in Australia.[Read More…]
Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership
Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launching their largest-ever joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to reduce carbon emissions[Read More…]
New Zealand wine industry’s report shows commitment to sustainability
The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report takes the pulse of the industry’s progress with sustainability The New Zealand wine industry remains committed to a sustainable future, a vision that industry leaders have been championing for over 30 years. Despite current turbulent global trade winds, the reputation of the New[Read More…]
Bel Group and Standing Ovation introduce precision fermentation process
This unique innovation is part of a dynamic circular economy and meets the challenges of food sovereignty and sustainability Bel Group and Standing Ovation, a French biotech pioneer specialising in the production of alternative proteins and an expert in precision fermentation applied to dairy proteins, announce a major technological breakthrough[Read More…]
