A leader in the salmon industry
Established in 1986, Huon Aquaculture has grown to become a salmon producer that is recognised around the world for the quality of its produce and the ingenuity of its operations. Read more
Sustainability, animal welfare and plant-based diets are transforming the dairy industry in Asia-Pacific
Plant-based protein diets have been heavily promoted in recent years as traditional meat producers and dairy companies look for ways to excite consumers with nutritional, healthy and premium food and drink products. While COVID-19 has increased consumers’ interest in plant-based diets, they are also paying more attention to ingredients and practices that support safer, alternative food and drink production and innovation. For example, a third (33%) of Indian consumers* pledge to eat fewer animal products (e.g., dairy, meat) as part of their post-COVID food and drink resolutions; in South Korea, 71% of consumers** agree that climate change will have an effect on the foods/drinks they buy; meanwhile, 57% of urban Chinese consumers agree that the environment has become a higher priority since the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
ABARES predicts Australian farmgate value will reach $66.3 billion
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) predicts Australian farmgate production will break records at $66.3 billion this year. Read more
KitKat Vegan to be released in Australia this July
Nestlé will release a new, four-finger, vegan KitKat in Australia this July. Read more
FruChocs White Choc Raspberry to be released in SA this month
FruChocs, a Robern Menz product, will release a new variety in South Australia this month called White Choc Raspberry, heralding the arrival of winter and World Chocolate Day. Read more
+Plant Chicken Nuggets make positive health and environmental change
+Plant, Australian based meat alternative brand, has released the next generation of chicken nuggets made with 50 per cent chicken and 50 per cent plant protein. Read more
Great Temptations licensed to produce Cadbury muffins and cupcakes
Great Temptations has successfully secured a license to produce Cadbury Muffins and Cupcake products in Australia. Four new fresh bakery products have been developed for sale in Australia in the coming months. Read more
True Believers Spirits takes craft spirits range global
True Believers Spirits, a Proof & Company brand, is taking its range global with its sights set on broader distribution beyond its current Asia-Pacific markets. Read more
Flavour Your Rice sachets launched by SunRice
SunRice, one of the largest rice companies in the world, has introduced a new product called Flavour Your Rice to its range. Read more
Monday Distillery introduces alcohol-free Mezcalita
Australian non-alcoholic beverage brand, Monday Distillery, have released a new flavour for those who want to participate in Dry July. Called the Mezcalita, it’s a “cheeky twist on the traditional margarita mix, loved the world over.” Read more
ALDI achieves 100 per cent renewable electricity goals
ALDI Australia operations are now being powered with 100 per cent renewable electricity six months ahead of schedule, making it the first Australian supermarket to rely solely on renewable energy sources. This has resulted in reducing ALDI’s CO2 emissions by 85 per cent. Read more
ATSE awards Nourish Ingredients and CSIRO for agricultural R&D
The 2021 Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) awards recognised new ways to flavour meat-free products and smarter farming systems which thrive in drought. Read more
Athletic Brewing Co. to launch non-alcoholic beers in Australia
Athletic Brewing Co., non-alcoholic craft beer brand, are launching into the Australian market backed by sports stars like J.J. Watt and chef David Chang. Read more
FUNCH brand available in Vietnam via Forbidden Foods and Auscom
Food, beverage and ingredients company Forbidden Foods has entered into an exclusive landmark agreement with AusCom International to distribute its infant and toddler, health and nutrition brand FUNCH in Vietnam. Read more
NSW Plastic Action Plan reduces plastic and waste in food and grocery industry
The NSW Plastic Action Plan and Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy has been released as an integrated approach from the NSW government to manage plastic and develop a long-term waste, litter and recycling plan. Read more
Australian Distilling Co. adds Navy Gin to its spirit range
National spirits brand, Australian Distilling Co., has added Navy Gin to its growing range this month as a nod to the colourful history of “overproof gins of a bygone era.” Read more
Global composite paper cans market to drive CAGR of 4.8 per cent by 2031
A Future Market Insights study on the global composite paper cans market has shown increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the food and beverage industry, driving growth to over 4.8 per cent CAGR between 2021 and 2031. Read more
ShelfLife announces $3 million in funding to build its digital marketplace
ShelfLife, procurement software and marketplace for the food and beverage industry, has announced a $3 million Series Seed funding co-led by Switch Ventures, Kindred Ventures and NextView Ventures. Read more
Improved market access for Australian grains, pulses and oilseeds exporters
Australian canola, chickpea, lentil and wheat exporters now have improved market access into Pakistan following successful technical negotiations between the two countries. Read more
Kraft Heinz supports Melbourne’s small food businesses
Kraft Heinz Australia will be supporting Melbourne small businesses in light of the most recent COVID-19 restrictions, by offering free 12L cartons of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. Read more