Coles has become the first major Australian supermarket to launch a certified own brand carbon neutral beef product, which will reach shelves in Victoria this week and be rolled out nationally over the next 12 months. Read more
Perfection Fresh reports increase in Calypso mango exports to China
Perfection Fresh’s exports of the Queensland-bred Calypso mangoes to China have increased this season, despite the many recent challenges faced by growers, including unpredictable weather events and freight disruptions. Read more
Hellfire Bluff Distillery awarded at World Spirits Competition
Hellfire Bluff Distillery have been awarded four gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Read more
Over 100 million soft drinks to switch to 100 per cent recycled plastic
Around 111 million soft drink bottles will now be made with 100 per cent recycled plastic in Australia each year as Asahi Beverages continues its transition to eco-friendly materials. Read more
SMC collaborative robot enhancement set to become a game-changer
SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand will be showcasing their latest enhancement for collaborative robot (cobot) applications at AUSPACK 2022. Read more
Subway appoints new ANZ country director
Subway has announced that Shane Bracken has joined the company as country director for Australia and New Zealand. Read more
Introducing ReMilk: Less sugar, more protein
The Australian beverage manufacturer, Made, is disrupting the white milk category with the launch of ReMilk – 100 per cent fresh Australian milk, with the delicious taste and consistency of regular milk, but with half the sugar and more protein. Read more
Muddy Boots launches Cold Chain Management solution
Muddy Boots by TELUS Agriculture has set a new standard for reducing food waste and improving product quality control, with the launch of their Cold Chain Management solution. Read more
In2Food acquires MD Provodores, becomes largest food providore in NSW
In2Food, a national food processing company providing fresh fruit and vegetables to hotels, restaurants, caterers, cafes, aged care facilities, and food manufacturers, has acquired MD Provodores, a Sydney-based supplier of fruit and vegetables. Read more
Who Do You Believe? reports sustainability top performers
A new study of 2,040 Australians, released by impact and communications agencies Republic of Everyone and The Bravery with independent researchers Mobium Group, has found there is a big opportunity for brands to become leaders in the sustainability space. Read more
Study reveals how food behaviours changed during COVID-19
Jeremy Millard, director of not-for-profit Third Millennium Governance consultancy in Denmark, has co-authored a study about how food behaviours have changed during COVID-19 and how those behaviours depend on geography and demographics. Read more
Regional chocolaterie launches exclusive easter range at Coles Local
Coles Local stores across Victoria will offer an exclusive range of chocolate easter eggs from farmed region supplier, The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie. Read more
FAN welcomes Meet the Makers 2022 in May
Working closely with growers, producers and manufacturers from all over South-East Queensland, the Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is once again bringing them together for its annual Meet the Makers event on 3 May. Read more
Sustainable Seafood Award winners make a splash
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have announced the winners of the sixth Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia. Read more
Lion announces 2021 Supplier of the Year Awards
On the 31st of May, Brewer and alcoholic drinks company, Lion, held its annual Supplier of the Year Awards in a hybrid Sydney and Auckland livestream.
Sweetening the deal: Bonfiglioli to showcase at ASSCT Conference 2022
The 43rd edition of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Limited (ASSCT) Conference takes place from 19-22 April 2022 in Queensland. This year’s conference will see leaders in the sugar industry gathering under the theme of “future proofing a resilient industry.” 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
Woolworths opens $184 million Heathwood Distribution Centre
Woolworths has unveiled its Heathwood Distribution Centre, 20km southwest of Brisbane’s CBD. Read more
Four Pillars Gin: Australia’s first carbon neutral gin distillery
Four Pillars Gin has become the first carbon neutral gin distillery in Australia as it unveils a $7 million upgrade to its Healesville headquarters in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. The expanded distillery door is set to open to the public by the end of April. Read more
GrainCorp, CSIRO, v2food partner on $4.4 million plant-based protein research
GrainCorp has partnered with the CSIRO and the plant-based food producer, v2food, on a $4.4 million research project in the fast-growing plant-based protein market. Read more