Restaurants uncertain about the future are looking for new ways to thrive, according to a new report conducted by YouGov. Restaurants uncertain about the future are seeking new ways to thrive, with more than four in five (82 per cent) restaurant owners who stayed open during the COVID-19 lockdowns adopting new ways of working; including … Continue reading Report: restaurants having to adapt →

The City of Sydney is proposing to name two areas in Rosebery after some of Australia’s most-loved lollies. A new park and a green link located in Sweetacres – the site of the former James Stedman-Henderson Sweets factory – will be named Allsorts Park and Honeykiss Park. As a tribute to its history and the … Continue reading Rosebery to commemorate confectionery legends with place names →

The  Australian table grape industry achieved its highest ever export volume and value in FY20 with 152,200 tonnes valued at $623 million. Hort Innovation head of international trade Dr Penny Measham said, “When looking at table grape export figures over the past three years, volume increased by 47 per cent, while value increased by 67 … Continue reading Recording breaking year for table grape exports →

Gourmet instant noodles producer, Mr Lee’s Pure Foods, has appointed Monde Nissin Australia to distribute its products to its network of independent stores across all states. The award-winning brand, founded by Melbourne born entrepreneur Damien Lee after winning his battle with stage 4 cancer, is using only the finest ingredients. Lee’s mission is to shake … Continue reading Mr Lee’s Pure Foods expands to independent supermarkets →

The co-founder of Workout Meals Tomi Jurlina said, online orders doubled in March when lockdown happened and in the past week, they have seen orders triple with demand in Victoria strongest. “We started the business nearly a decade ago when there was little to no competition and niche demand, but it seems COVID has led … Continue reading Demand for ready-made meals increasing →

Foodbank Australia’s ongoing partnership with General Mills Australia is rethinking how companies can contribute and take some of the insecurity out of the food donation ‘surprise’ supply chain. In a model that is unique to Foodbank Australia, General Mills’ Rooty Hill plant in Western Sydney will produce on average 10,000 dedicated meals of Latina ™ … Continue reading Partnership takes insecurity out of the ‘surprise’ chain →

Cider Australia has announced that the 2020 Australian Cider Awards will be postponed due to COVID-19. Competition organiser Cider Australia is saddened that the Australian cider community cannot come together this year to reward excellence in cider production but acknowledges the wellbeing of everyone involved takes precedence at this difficult time. The judging of the … Continue reading Cider awards postponed →

Beverage giant Lion and China-based Mengniu Dairy have agreed to part ways on the $600 million deal that was supposed to have the Chinese company take over brands such as Pura milk, Dare iced coffee and Yoplait yoghurt. The sale was abandoned after federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg made it clear that the Foreign Review Board … Continue reading Mengniu Dairy opt out of Lion deal →

Barrell Craft Spirits has announced that its award-winning portfolio will expand distribution into Australia, the company’s first direct export outside of the US. The brand will be distributed via  Orrsum Spirits , an importer, marketer, retailer and distributor of premium spirits focused on providing the Australian whiskey community, including clubs like Whiskey Hunt Australia, access … Continue reading US Whiskey maker starts selling in Australia →

New research shows consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Researchers say the project is significant because it’s the first Australian study to show a drop in central systolic blood pressure (in central arteries such as the aorta) and peripheral systolic … Continue reading La Trobe Uni research shows cardioprotective qualities of olive oil →

Murray River Organics (MRO) has entered the $1.3 billion confectionery market, launching an all-organic and plant-based range of mylk chocolate. MRO’s GM of Marketing & Sales, Tara Lordsmith, said the question was always “why shouldn’t confectionery be clean?” “Customer demand for organics isn’t limited to one category, the need for better-for-you products is holistic and … Continue reading Murray River Organics enters chocolate market →

A new industry-focused guide will provide practical, step-by-step guidance to support the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in establishing or changing levies. First Assistant Secretary of Agricultural Policy, Cassandra Kennedy, said the department worked with stakeholders to prepare the new guide which replaces the 2009 Levy Principles and Guidelines. “The new Levy guidelines: How to … Continue reading Guide released on how to establish or change levies →

Woolworths has extend edits strategic partnership with PFD Food Services by acquiring a 65 per cent equity interest in the business. Woolworths Group will also acquire 100 per cent of PFD’s freehold properties, which primarily comprise 26 distribution centres. “We are excited by the opportunity to invest alongside the Smith family in PFD Food Services. … Continue reading Woolworths takes majority stake in PFD Food Services →

Automation is changing at a rapid pace. New robotic capabilities continue to blur the lines between collaborative and industrial robots, but it is certainly an exciting time to integrate robotics into your automation processes. Since bursting onto the scene over a decade ago, cobots have made automation affordable and accessible to organisations both big and … Continue reading Collaborative Robots vs. Industrial Robots →

A new program from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is using science to encourage primary school kids to eat more veggies. Currently, only six per cent of primary school aged children consume the recommended amount of vegetables. Using activities shown to improve kids’ willingness to eat vegetables, the free program, Taste & Learn, provides primary … Continue reading CSIRO encourages kids to eat more veggies →

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 Women in Industry Award winner. Like every year, the calibre of nominees was very high, making life very difficult for the judges. Unfortunately this year’s physical event could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic but that didn’t stop a great number of women being nominated … Continue reading Women in Industry Award winners announced →

With Australian barley and beef already in the sights of the Chinese government, Beijing is now turning its eyes towards Australian wine as it opens up an investigation into whether or not Australian vintners deliberately dumped cheap wine into the Chinese market. Tensions are running high between Canberra and Beijing as the Australian government starts … Continue reading Co-operation best bet as China investigates Australian wine imports →

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO has announced the formation of a new company to take a methane-busting seaweed to market, with $13 million secured from five investors. FutureFeed Pty Ltd will commercialise a livestock feed additive made from the seaweed Asparagopsis, which has been shown to reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle by … Continue reading Seaweed to reduce cow methane →

Superfood powders have moved beyond the health food stores to land at local supermarkets and hypermarkets. While the authenticity of benefits of these products is still a subject of debate in various scientific spheres, large-scale and increasing demand for superfood powders is paving the way for innovative products and new businesses, according to a new … Continue reading Superfood powders market grows →

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has announced that it has taken the unprecedented step to become carbon negative, and that it will remove twice as much carbon from the air than it emits every single year. Making it the first carbon negative international beer brand in the world, as it sets out to fight climate change and … Continue reading Brewdog becomes carbon negative →