MNAQ is fully established and poised to become a leading provider of food testing, assurance, and sustainability solutions in both regions Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, and AsureQuality, New Zealand’s premier food assurance, announced the official launch of their joint venture, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ).[Read More…]
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New EcoVineyards guides empower Australian winegrowers
Developed under the national EcoVineyards program—funded by Wine Australia—the four best-practice management guides offer clear, step-by-step advice focused on three key areas: soil health, ground cover, and functional biodiversity Australia’s winegrape growers now have access to a suite of free, practical guides designed to encourage long-term, low-intervention vineyard management through[Read More…]
Government commits $1Mn to future casino beef week events in Australia
The new funding is expected to enhance the event’s reach, attract greater national and international interest, and deliver lasting economic benefits to the region As thousands flock to the Northern Rivers for this year’s iconic Casino Beef Week, the Albanese Government has announced a major funding boost for the beloved[Read More…]
Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies sign distribution agreement for ANZ
The ANZ region has the second highest per capita global spend on sports nutrition products, including bars, drinks and powder shakes, and Australia is the world’s third largest sports nutrition market Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies have announced a new distribution partnership to serve the performance nutrition market in[Read More…]
Australian Vintage to acquire MadFish Wines in global export markets
As part of the agreement, Australian Vintage will also become the exclusive distributor of Howard Park Wines in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and Canada Australian Vintage has entered into a strategic partnership with Burch Family Wines that will see us acquire international ownership of the iconic Western Australian brand MadFish. As[Read More…]
CCEP Australia unveils largest and efficient canning line in Brisbane
This new line will significantly increase production capacity for Monster Energy Company products – including Monster and Mother brands – to meet surging consumer demand Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) announced the completion of a new, state-of-the-art canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility in Richlands, Brisbane. Supported by a substantial $75 million investment, the line will be the largest and most efficient canning line in the CCEP network, capable of processing up to 120,000 cans per hour. This new[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages unveils $60 Mn canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala
The state-of-the-art canning line is capable of producing more than 2 million cans every 24 hours Asahi Beverages has launched a new $60 million canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala, Queensland, to address the increasing demand for cans over stubby bottles. This new line will produce up to[Read More…]
Bega Group to shut Strathmerton Australia site
The consolidation of sites is expected to deliver $30 million per annum of cost savings by eliminating duplication and reducing fixed costs once the integration is complete Following an extensive review, Bega Cheese Limited (Bega Group) has announced the consolidation of its Strathmerton, Australia cheese processing and packaging operations into[Read More…]
Australian apples gain market access to China
The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new market access for Australian[Read More…]
Australian wine exports rebound on China reopening, but global markets remain fragile
The disconnect between value and volume growth reflects a sharp uplift in the average export value, which climbed 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre FOB, the highest in nearly two decades Australian wine exports have rebounded strongly in the 12 months ending March 2025, largely driven by renewed access[Read More…]
