Following recent increases in sourcing, transportation and packaging costs, including a substantial rise in farmgate prices paid to dairy farmers, Coles is raising the retail price of Coles Brand fresh and UHT white milk products. Read more
Global demand for Australian sheepmeat rises as national flock grows
Favourable seasonal conditions have supported above average lambing percentages and a larger breeding ewe flock, which continue to drive the national sheep flock’s growth, according to the latest Sheep Industry Projections update from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Read more
Collins Foods director retires
Collins Foods has announced that Bronwyn Morris will retire as an independent non-executive director of the company at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 2 September.
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First look at progress toward PepsiCo’s ESG goals
PepsiCo has published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), a strategic end-to-end business transformation with sustainability and human capital at the centre of how the company will create growth and value. Read more
Make the case for change: Five questions every CPO should be asking
Based on research findings, we can help you pinpoint your gaps and strengths, and help you make a case for change. Read more
Flavour Creations appoints Peter Harding-Smith as chief financial officer
Flavour Creations today announced that Peter Harding-Smith has joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
Ārepa continues Aussie expansion with Woolworths
New Zealand brainfood technology company, Ārepa, continues its rapid expansion in Australia announcing a new retail partnership with Woolworths Supermarkets.
Cobram Estate named a Sustainability Innovator for 2022
It’s a widely regarded fact that Cobram Estate extra virgin olive oil is good for you, but today it has been recognised as good for the planet too.
Ryan James celebrates NAIDOC Week with BSKT Native launch
This NAIDOC Week, Indigenous entrepreneur and Brisbane Broncos player, Ryan James, is launching a new health food range called BSKT Native to celebrate all things indigenous to Australia, including native ingredients and aboriginal culture. Read more
New agreement supports NZ consumer goods for Australian market
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently announced a new agreement to help five New Zealand companies develop new consumer goods for launch into Australian and international markets. Read more
Endeavour Group seeks to close the skills shortage in the tech sector
Endeavour Group is looking to hire 300 new team members to boost its tech, data and digital capabilities, with many roles not requiring any previous experience. Read more
Ferrero celebrates sustainability achievements for World Chocolate Day
Ahead of World Chocolate Day on 7 July, Ferrero is celebrating several critical achievements in sustainability, including significant reforestation efforts across West Africa where much of the cocoa that Australians enjoy in Ferrero products is grown. Read more
Caspak commits to renewables with new solar panel system
Caspak, a sustainable food packaging manufacturer, has installed a 134kw solar system made up of 335 solar panels as part of its commitment to reducing fossil fuel reliance. Read more
Improving cold chain management for Cross Family Farms
Consumer demand for fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables is the inspiration behind Bundaberg horticulture growers, Cross Family Farms project partially funded by a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant. Read more
ALDI launches consumer recycling research and plastics progress report
ALDI Australia has launched its annual 2021 Plastics and Packaging Progress Report, reviewing the supermarket’s progress to achieving its goal of a 25 per cent reduction of plastics and packaging by 2025, and what it all means for customers who are increasingly invested in this journey. Read more
Shaping a carbon neutral food and fibre sector in Queensland
Key agricultural stakeholder groups in Queensland have partnered with the state government to design a pathway to help the agribusiness sector become a world-leader in low carbon production. Read more
Lessons learned from the best run supply chain networks
Discover how you can transform disconnected supply chains into unified, collaborative, and intelligent networks that remove barriers. Read more
Uniting Australia’s food cold chain to fight a $36.6b food waste challenge
A new Australian-first plan to tackle food waste across the food cold chain sector has been released by leading national food waste agency Stop Food Waste Australia (SFWA).
Coles joins forces with growers – two for the price of one
Due to devastating floods and lower levels of sunlight, Coles has worked together with their fresh produce growers to ensure their customers receive sufficient supply. Read more
Graintech and SMC Corporation have it in the bag
The Australian manufacturer Graintech designs, manufactures and installs custom processing equipment to prominent brands around the globe. They offer a wide product range which includes batch coaters, fluid bed dryers, mixers, conveying technology and most recently, baghouses. Read more