Australian brewers are experiencing a strain on production costs as a result of the largest alcohol excise increase in decades, reaching 3.84 per cent for full-strength beer. Read more
Endeavour Group welcomes Shingleback Wine to fine wine portfolio
Endeavour Group has announced the acquisition of Shingleback Wine in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Read more
Bega urges consumer support for Australian owned milk
Bega executive chairman, Barry Irvin, is urging consumers to think about the milk that they purchase and the impact of their purchasing decisions. Read more
AFGC says food and grocery costs are key for June inflation
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has warned that unrelenting cost pressures on the sector could drive annual inflation close to seven per cent in the June 2022 quarter. Read more
ATP Science collagen bar sales boom in new Woolworths deal
In an unprecedented demonstration of market take up, ATP Science (ATP) has confirmed Woolworths sold through its initial order of 200,000 NOWAY Collagen Jelly Bars. Read more
The Great Aussie Pie Competition is open for registration
The Aussie Pie Council is inviting baking businesses, bakers, pastry cooks and apprentices to enter their pies and sausage rolls in the baking industry’s longest running and official pie competition before 21 August. Read more
Best of the best at the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards
On 3 August, the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards were hosted at the Stokehouse restaurant in St Kilda, Melbourne, celebrating Australia’s top wines, winemakers, viticulturists and wineries setting the industry benchmark for the Australian wine sphere. Read more
Thirst for premium lager aligns with demand for carbon negative beer
An Australian-made, carbon negative beer made with unsold bread from Coles supermarkets is squaring up to some of the best-known beer brands in the country, tapping into surging customer demand for beverage makers taking tangible action on climate change. Read more
Liquor Marketing Group acquires cloud-based loyalty and digital marketing software company
Liquor Marketing Group Limited (LMG), Australia’s largest independent membership owned liquor retail group, has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the issued capital in Zen Global Pty Ltd (Zen).
New research shows clean label food formulations can increase profits
Ingredion EMEA, a leading provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry, has shared the first-ever research which highlights the profit potential of clean label formulations.
KM Packaging appoints Frances Busby as managing director
Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances Busby in the role of managing director.
Charles Sturt wine chemistry expert elected president of international research body
Charles Sturt University senior lecturer in Wine Chemistry, Dr Andrew Clark, has been elected as president of arguably the preeminent scientific forum for wine science in the world, the In Vino Analytica Scientia (IVAS) symposium series. Read more
Research partnership to quantify natural capital for red meat producers
The next phase of a significant research partnership involving hundreds of on-farm red meat producer observation sites will begin to roll out across Australia. Read more
Textured vegetable protein to be locally produced in Australian first
Australia’s largest and longest established manufacturer of soy products, King International Pty Ltd, has announced that it will begin producing Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) using whole Queensland soybeans.
New CFO appointed for Kellogg Australia and New Zealand
Kellogg Australia and New Zealand have recently announced that FMCG leader and experienced Kellogg executive, Shane Williamson, will take on the role of chief financial officer. Read more
New digital knowledge hub strengthens Australian wine exports
Austrade has partnered with Wine Australia to develop the Wine Export Ready Hub – a comprehensive digital knowledge hub to help Australian wine producers grow their wine sales internationally. Read more
AFGC commends skills investment and focus on self-reliance
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the Albanese government’s commitment to build the resilience of Australian manufacturing and the broader economy in response to the unprecedented challenges now facing essential industries. Read more
Woolworths and Pact move to boost circular packaging
Woolworths Group and Pact are working to establish a new partnership to boost circular packaging, which could see up to 18,000 tonnes of recycled plastic used in Woolworths’ own brand packaging each year. Read more
Universal Robots delivers robust growth in Q2
Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reported Q2 revenue of US$83 million. Read more
Flavours of NSW at Fine Food Australia 2022
Some of New South Wales’ favourite food and beverage offerings will be on display at the Southern Hemisphere’s leading trade show for food and beverage manufacturers, Fine Food Australia 2022. Read more