Woolworths has unveiled another step in its journey to become a Food and Everyday Needs Ecosystem with the launch of its Primary Connect supply chain platform. This will see Woolworths’ internal supply chain function rebrand to Primary Connect as it begins to evolve into an end-to-end service provider not just for Woolworths Group retail businesses, … Continue reading Woolworths to use Primary Connect platform →

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is partnering with Australian food manufacturers to help Australians choose nutritious ready meals consistent with the successful CSIRO Low Carb Diet and Lifestyle Plan. Be Fit Food is the first provider to partner with CSIRO to develop and deliver meals that have been specifically designed to comply with the CSIRO … Continue reading CSIRO partners with manufacturers for nutritious meals →

Off the back of winning Gold at the Australian Tourism Awards earlier in 2020, Bundaberg Rum has done it again, scooping not only gold, but the double gold medal and trophy for Best Distillery Visitor Centre, in the Spirits Tourism Awards component of the International Spirits Challenge 2020. This adds to a list of accomplishments … Continue reading Bundaberg Rum wins gold at international awards →

By utilising an innovative thermal inkjet coding technology from insignia , Koorelah Farms prints high-resolution date and batch codes on every carton without fail. Koorelah Farms is one of Australia’s largest growers of outdoor vine-ripened gourmet tomatoes. Situated in the Whitsundays region, the family farm was established in the 1950’s and is an integral part … Continue reading insignia coding solution eliminates rejections →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased by 9.6 points to 56.3 in October, indicating expanding conditions for the first time since July (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion). Australia’s manufacturing industries grew solidly in October with production, employment, sales … Continue reading Australian PMI: Food & Bev lead way in manufacturing →

Business leaders within APAC and global manufacturing and distribution sectors have shown urgency in embracing digital transformation to overcome the disruption caused by the pandemic. This is according to new research that has been released by SYSPRO, a provider of ERP software. In order to understand the impact of the pandemic on manufacturers and distributors … Continue reading Digital transformation being new normal →

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After careful consideration, the APPMA Board has made the difficult decision to postpone AUSPACK 2021 in Sydney, and re-schedule the next event for Melbourne 2022. Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) chairman Mark Dingley said, “With an event of this scale and significance, the most important factors in our decision were if we held … Continue reading AUSPACK 2021 postponed, relocating to Melbourne May 2022 →

Food fraud is having a devastating impact on Australian farmers, costing up to $2 billion each year. An independent report conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) recognised product integrity as a major purchase driver for consumers and cited the need to enhance product integrity systems of the Australian red meat industry. The COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Farmer-led traceability platform to eliminate food fraud →

While many areas of Australia’s economy are struggling under the weight of COVID, one local business is pushing forward with export growth across Europe and Canada. Headquartered in McLaren Vale, Leconfield Wines is Australia’s oldest family-owned winemaking business. Owned by Dr Richard Hamilton and his wife, Jette, Hamilton is a fifth generation descendant of Richard … Continue reading Australian wine company growing export sales →

Fable Food Co has launched its premium plant-based braised beef ready meals range in Woolworths stores across Australia. Backed by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal and developed by resident fine dining chef and mushroom scientist Jim Fuller, Fable’s Plant-Based Braised Beef launched into Woolworths. The addition of three premium ready meals to the Woolworths range includes: … Continue reading Woolworths stocks Fable’s plant-based slow-braised ‘meat’ ready meals  →

A looming capability shortage in supply chain and logistics in Australia has prompted the development of a career mapping tool to encourage a new generation of talent to enter this booming sector. The digital Supply Chain Career Map developed by Deakin’s Centre for Suppy Chain and Logistics (CSCL) showcases more than 150 supply chain roles … Continue reading Combatting supply chain talent shortage →

Australian food and beverage manufacturers are held to ever increasing standards of product quality and hygiene. Strict industry regulations are continuously driving businesses to review and adapt their production practices. Consequently, clean and safe operation is a top priority for the food and beverage industry. Damaged or contaminated products can be detrimental to business reputation … Continue reading Hygienic solutions for cleaner food & beverage production →

A new legislative framework for agricultural exports commencing from 28 March 2021 will consist of the Export Control Act 2020 and a suite of legislative instruments, the Export Control Rules 2020 (the Rules). The Rules set out the operational details for regulating the exports of commodities and are based on the existing commodity orders. This … Continue reading Dept of Agriculture wants input on exports rules →

In recent months, Australian organisations have evolved with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating just how adaptive and resilient the Australian workforce is. PepsiCo has always sought to be ‘people-centric’, implementing policies built around the needs of its people. Its latest policy, flextime, removes official start and finish times – allowing people to choose … Continue reading Pepsico introduces flextime for staff →

Coca-Cola in Australia is continuing to reduce its plastic footprint with the introduction of frozen drink cups and lids made entirely from recycled plastic from 2021. The latest innovation removes problematic polystyrene – plastic that is unable to be recycled and reused – from Coca-Cola’s cold drink portfolio. By the end of 2021, this will … Continue reading Coke uses recycled plastic for drink cups and lids →

To reflect the increasing importance of risk governance and management across Woolworths Group, a chief risk officer role has been created reporting to the Group CEO. David Walker, currently Managing Director, BIG W has been appointed to this role. Walker will have leadership of Woolworths Group’s critical Line Two risk and compliance functions within its … Continue reading Woolworths appoint chief risk officer →

RPM International Tool and Die is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated tool and die manufacturer. RPM started out as a traditional tool and die manufacturer but has expanded to provide full automation solutions, some eight years ago. Aaron Dwight, director of production at RPM, believes that this was the company’s natural evolution. “Customers … Continue reading SMC help RPM modernise Sydney facility →

For the latest in consumer and industry news, top trends and market perspectives, stay tuned to Mintel News featuring commentary from Mintel’s team of global category analysts. Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, today launched Chinese Consumer 2020 , an in-depth analysis of the Chinese consumer market, and sixth-annual flagship report from … Continue reading Mintel research reveals the ‘new normal’ for China’s economy →

From drought and bushfires, through to COVID-19 and recession. Australia’s food and agribusiness (F&A) sector has navigated major disruptions over the past 24 months. Despite these challenges, a report released today reveals that the contribution of Australia’s F&A sector to Australian annual GDP could surpass $200 Billion by 2030, more than 3 times greater than … Continue reading Australian food and agribusiness set to soar →