The horticulture industry achieved a record local value of $18.0 billion in 2023-24, an increase of $721 million from the previous year Australia’s wine grape production has significantly increased, adding $24.2 million to lift the total value to $1.0 billion. Crush volumes rose by 112,000 tonnes, reaching a total of[Read More…]
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Strategic alliance set to accelerate Arla’s growth in ANZ performance nutrition market
Alexander Leufgen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Arla Foods Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients is aiming to enhance its presence in the rapidly evolving performance nutrition market of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands by partnering with Alchemy Agencies, a leading distributor of food and beverage ingredients in the region. This[Read More…]
Australia approves cultivated Japanese quail
The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted its first-ever approval for a cultivated meat product, marking a historic moment for the[Read More…]
High-dose gummies to halal innovation: Nutra trends powering APAC
Alex Du, General Manager of Sirio Pharma’s Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly emerging as the global hub for growth in the nutraceutical industry. According to Euromonitor, Southeast Asia is expected to maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing market through 2029, a trend that is reflected in Sirio Pharma’s[Read More…]
Japanese trade professionals explore Australian wine regions
The guests embarked on a tour of Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne and Yarra Valley Wine Australia recently hosted a successful inbound visit by five Japanese on-premise professionals as part of its ongoing efforts to grow the profile of Australian wine in Japan. The guests were the top-performing participants from the[Read More…]
Treasury Wine Estates unveils state-of-the-art winemaking facility in South Australia
The facility is producing the next generation of low and no alcohol wines for iconic brands in TWE’s global portfolio Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) officially opened a new $15 million in-house facility dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley. The opening reaffirms TWE’s leadership in[Read More…]
Wine Australia launches unified push to boost local wine consumption
The initiative responds to data from the IWSR Australian Wine Landscapes Report 2024, which shows a declining number of domestic wine drinkers The Australian grape and wine sector is being called to rally behind an exciting new message that reframes how domestic consumers connect with Australian wine. The message is[Read More…]
ALDI doubles down in Australia with the opening of 600th store
The supermarket giant has expanded its footprint from just two stores to 600 nationwide Australia’s fastest-growing and most loved supermarket chain, ALDI, has marked a major milestone by opening its 600th store in Wright, bringing its celebrated ‘Good Different’ shopping experience to the heart of the nation’s capital. Since entering[Read More…]
Refresco announces acquisition of Telemark Kildevann
Refresco operates with 75 manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, and Australia Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, announces it has agreed to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding AS (TKV), a leading Norwegian beverage manufacturer. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval. TKV is a family-owned manufacturer of soft drinks[Read More…]
Laird Superfood and Bluestone Lane partner to introduce mushroom coffee drinks
Additional original hot beverages made with Laird Superfood Creamer with Functional Mushrooms will be introduced in the fall Laird Superfood, a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with minimally processed ingredients, has partnered with Bluestone Lane, the Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster and café chain, to offer Laird Superfood[Read More…]
