January 28, 2026 | Australia

Capel Marron Farm boosts Australia’s premium food investment credentials

The expansion was supported by a $147,280 Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant through Round 5 of the Cook Government program Capel, Western Australia, a premium South West marron producer, has…

January 22, 2026 | Company News

Jollibee Group inaugurates VisMin Commissary in Philippines to support regional expansion

The Danao facility marks the Group’s fourth commissary in Cebu and its first multi-brand, state-of-the-art commissary in the Philippines The Jollibee Group has officially inaugurated its newest and largest commissary…

January 22, 2026 | Australia

Australia wine recovery program extended to 2027 with $3.1Mn federal funding

Support for sustainability credentials will be expanded, helping wine businesses improve efficiency and reduce emissions The Government of Australia has announced an extension of the South Australian Wine Recovery Program…

January 19, 2026 | Europe

FAO sets out three-year emergency and early recovery plan for Ukraine’s agrifood sector

The Plan prioritises safeguarding food production for vulnerable rural families and small-scale farmers The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its Emergency and Early Recovery Response…

January 19, 2026 | Australia

CSIRO partners on global project to boost food security

The team will develop an AI tool capable of calculating optimal fermentation conditions to produce protein powder at scale efficiently Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the University…

January 12, 2026 | Europe

Ukraine backs fruit, vegetable and greenhouse farming to secure food supply

47 grants worth UAH 162.4 million were approved for the development of horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture Ukraine’s state support programs for the agricultural sector delivered tangible results in 2025,…

January 9, 2026 | Company News

Bayer to launch innovative strawberry variety

Launch represents a cornerstone of the company’s strategic expansion into the strawberry market Bayer announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from Bayer’s De Ruiter brand.…

January 9, 2026 | Interaction

Upcycling Coffee Waste to Extend Fresh Fruit Shelf Life

Lilah Saidi, Lead Researcher, UNSW Sydney As the global food industry intensifies efforts to reduce waste while extending the shelf life of fresh produce, researchers are increasingly turning to circular,…

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 2, 2026 | Food

OQ Base Industries supports five industrial projects in under Innovative Food Initiative

As a result, four innovative food products have been developed: Frankincense Tea, Yoghurt, Coconut Juice, and Frankincense Coffee OQ Base Industries (OQBI) has financed five industrial projects in Dhofar Governorate…