The 2024 report, Women in the Australian Wine Sector, conducted by Dr Jeremy Galbreath of Strateos Group and funded by Wine Australia, shows significant increases in female representation across CEO, winemaking, viticulture, and marketing roles A decade after one of the world’s first studies on gender representation in the Australian[Read More…]
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Australian government to freeze draught beer excise
This freeze will take effect from the next indexation date of August 2025 The Australian government will freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years, benefiting beer drinkers, brewers, and hospitality businesses. Indexation has been applied twice a year under a longstanding policy. While the February indexation had[Read More…]
Australia’s Summer Land wins gold medals at Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce show
This recognition further establishes Summer Land Camels as a trailblazer in the Australian camel dairy industry Summer Land Camels, a leading Australian camel dairy producer, has achieved remarkable success at the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show, earning two Gold Medals and the highly coveted Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.[Read More…]
China’s HEYTEA partners with Adyen to brew global expansion
HEYTEA taps Adyen for its unified commerce technology and global acquiring capabilities to process payments in-store and online Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced its partnership with HEYTEA, the originator of China’s “new-style tea” and creator of the iconic cheese tea (cheese cloud[Read More…]
Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia
This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful portions and exceptional customer experience, is coming to Australia this year. Retail Food Group[Read More…]
Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future
The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility[Read More…]
Australia’s wine exports exceed $2.5 billion in 2024
Strong return to mainland China offsets declines in other markets In the 12 months that ended December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.55 billion and by 7 per cent in volume to 649 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The increase[Read More…]
Beyond Oil expands to Australia with 5-Year T&J Oil distribution agreement
New partnership includes minimum purchase commitments for the first 5 years with expected revenue of $243,000 to be recognized in fiscal year 2025 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, announced the signing of a Distribution Agreement[Read More…]
Australian seafood to make impact in Chinese market
South Australian Southern Rock Lobster fisheries remain the state’s most valuable wild catch fishery with exports valued at $40 million in the year to October 2024 South Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster is ready to splash back into the Chinese market after officially lifting trade restrictions. Valued at over $20 billion[Read More…]
