There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed strict movement controls on a commercial rural Otago egg farm, after testing confirmed a high pathogenic strain of avian influenza in[Read More…]
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Duncan Makeig elected new Foodbank Australia chair
Makeig brings a wealth of experience in legal and corporate governance from his 30-year management career working across various senior leadership positions in Australia and the United States Duncan Makeig, the former Managing Director of Lion Asia Dairy, has been elected unopposed as the Chair of the Board for Foodbank[Read More…]
PepsiCo to acquire full ownership of Sabra and Obela
Enables PepsiCo to accelerate innovation in refrigerated fresh dips and spreads to meet growing consumer demand PepsiCo announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50 per cent interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (Sabra) and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips & Spreads International GmbH (Obela) and become the sole owner of these companies, which[Read More…]
Mondelēz International appoints Toby Smith as president for Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Toby will now oversee 2,300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from over 700 local Australian suppliers Mondelēz International, custodians of iconic and well-loved brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo and The Natural Confectionery Company, announced the appointment of Toby Smith as President of Japan, Australia and[Read More…]
CSIRO introduces new white fish variety to Australia
The Pompano (Trachinotus anak) has been identified as the ideal white-flesh fish to develop in the tropical climate of northern Australia A new variety of white-flesh fish could soon be appearing on Australian dinner plates, potentially contributing over $1 billion to the economy. This follows successful breeding trials conducted by[Read More…]
Binggrae’s Melona ice bar available at Costco Australia
Next month, Melona and Samanco are also set to launch at Coles, Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain Binggrae, South Korea’s leading food company, has announced that its flagship ice bar, Melona, is now available at Costco in Australia starting this month. Binggrae is well-known for its diverse product offerings, including the best-selling Banana Flavored Milk, Yoplait—the first[Read More…]
Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with advanced lactase solutions
The Australian and New Zealand market for lactose-free dairy products and alternatives is projected to reach EUR938 million With rising lactose intolerance affecting an estimated 30-60 per cent of the population in Australia and New Zealand, Kerry is meeting surging demand for lactose-free dairy options in the region through its[Read More…]
Refresco acquires Frías, enhancing plant-based beverage portfolio
This acquisition complements Refresco’s existing operations in Spain and significantly expands its capabilities in the plant-based drinks sector Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Frías Nutrición[Read More…]
ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries
The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released guidance on the labelling of poultry eggs and meat as ‘free range’ in the event of an[Read More…]
Instacart and Coles Supermarkets to launch smart trolleys in Australia
Coles Supermarkets becomes the first retailer in the Asia Pacific region to deploy Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s leading retailers, announced that Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys, will be coming to Melbourne, starting in early 2025 with its Richmond Traders[Read More…]
