In an unprecedented move, the newly formed Food Industry Alliance (FIA) will work with government to address key issues to ensure reliable and affordable access to food for all Australians, during this time of supply chain disruption. Read more
Cutting energy costs for food and beverage manufacturers
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers across Tasmania are receiving support from the federal government to cut their energy costs, so they can invest in their business and employ more locals. Read more
Sweetening sugar exports with new government grant
A $592,900 federal government grant will help sugar exporters diversify into new, high-growth markets by reducing trade barriers and lowering price-distorting subsidies. Read more
Securing raw materials for regional Australian producer
The federal government is supporting a $3.4 million investment bringing Queensland’s largest producer of Asian mushrooms to establish a new farm and factory at Bundaberg, with a $1.9 million grant under the Securing Raw Materials Program. Read more
Mushroom growers call on food industry for nutrition knowledge
Australian Mushrooms has teamed up with Nutrition Research Australia in a new nutrition education program, calling on food industry professionals to help uncover ways the Australian mushroom could solve some of the nation’s biggest nutrition problems. Read more
Liberal Party promises alcoholic beverages boost
Australia’s wineries, breweries and distilleries will bring in more tourists as part of a $20 million boost from the federal government for new infrastructure and events. Read more
Exporting to India is now cheaper via new Australia-India Trade Agreement
On 2 April, the federal government announced the signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) to further strengthen the international relationship and make Australian exports to India cheaper. Read more
An additional $60 million will drive recycled plastic packaging
The federal government has announced $60 million in additional funding to boost the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and accelerate the uptake of recycled content in plastic packaging and products. Read more
Get serious about food wastage – the Pact is the perfect forum
The Australian Food Pact is being touted as one of the most significant moves in the ongoing battle against food waste. Read more
New program trials low emissions feed technologies
The federal government has awarded grants to a series of research projects to further explore how new feed technologies for cattle and sheep can help to reduce emissions. Read more
Food and Beverage Hub shortlisted for Trailblazer Program
A Charles Sturt University research project has been shortlisted to receive a share in $242.7 million in federal government funding under the Trailblazer Universities Program, to create a Food and Beverage Commercialisation Hub. Read more
Irrigation project saves water for Queensland growers
The $32.54 million Mareeba-Dimbulah Efficiency Improvement Project to enhance water delivery to over 17,000ha of far north Queensland farmland has been completed. Read more
A berry good export grant delivered to Berries Australia
A $239,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) grant has been given to Berries Australia Limited via the federal government, to aid the berry industry with the tools it needs to expand into export markets. Read more
Food and beverage manufacturers supported with up to $25,000
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers can now apply for up to $25,000 to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the new $19.9 million round of the federal government’s Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. Read more
Access up to $25,000 to adopt energy efficient technologies
Guidelines have been released for the $19.9 million Energy Efficient Communities Program, which will provide grants of up to $25,000 for eligible food and beverage manufacturing businesses to adopt energy efficient technologies. Read more
PM boosts Australian food manufacturing with $33 million in grants
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a further $33 million will support Australian made food and beverage companies in the latest round of Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) funding. Read more
Connecting the food supply chain via new Data Exchange
Charles Sturt University is among a group of agrifood stakeholders that have established the $4 million Australian AgriFood Data Exchange (AADE), a secure way to exchange inter-organisational information in agriculture and agribusiness. Read more
Satellite images predict the NT’s next mango harvest yield
Images sent back from space are helping Northern Territory farmers plan their mango harvests – this includes predicting the equipment and number of staff that may be needed. Read more
New soil carbon method could reduce costs for farmers
The federal government has released a draft soil carbon method for public consultation under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), helping farmers to benefit from soil management. Read more
National Science Week 2021 celebrates food and beverage production
In its 25th year, National Science Week 2021 will begin this weekend, recognising the achievements of Australia’s scientific community – including those related to food and beverage production. Read more