A new conference focused on industry key challenges and opportunities around sustainability, innovations in technology and design, systems thinking and factories of the future, will be launched as part of Packaging and Processing Week 2019. With the theme smart, connected, sustainable, the new conference is for decision makers, owners and key staff from the packaging … Continue reading AUSPACK business and industry conference announced for 2019 →

Tastes of charred eggplant with lamb fillet, and grilled Roman beans with cured yolk and macadamia, were experienced by attendees at the Taste of Sydney Collective food festival on November 9. The four-day festival, held at The Cutaway, Barangaroo, features 32 restaurants with different chefs creating dishes for visitors each day. Inspired by culture, geography … Continue reading Sydney event brings tasty start to a food-filled weekend →

Queensland’s new Container Refund Scheme has seen more than five-million containers returned and recycled in the scheme’s first week. In early November, Minister for environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch said half-a-million-dollars had gone back to Queenslanders or charities and community groups from the amount of containers returned or recycled. “We’ve also seen some … Continue reading Queensland scheme sees five-million containers recycled in first week →

China is Australia’s largest wine export market by value and – along with the USA – it is a key focus of Wine Australia’s dedicated marketing activities. Wine Australia CEO Andreas Clark said it is critically important for Australia to have a strong presence in China. “China is Australia’s most valuable wine export market and … Continue reading Wine Australia: China is Australia’s most valuable wine export market  →

Domino’s has released a pizza chef app, which uses the latest in augmented reality technology to help customers create their ultimate, favourite pizzas. The latest in the company’s technology innovation, gives customers a real-time experience to create their own pizza combination through the Domino’s app on their mobile device. Domino’s Group chief digital and technology … Continue reading Domino’s launches augmented reality pizza chef →

The Queensland government is investing millions of dollars to help producers better manage drought and climate events with new tools including more reliable forecasting, insurance products and customised climate information. Visiting the University of Southern Queensland campus at Toowoomba on November 7, minister for agricultural industry development Mark Furner said the $21-million Drought and Climate … Continue reading Climate adaptation project helps local producers cope with drought →

Nominations for the 16th Food and Beverage Industry Awards are open for 2019. From November 7, you can submit your favourite food and beverage companies and services that bring the wow factor to the industry. With 2018’s event showcasing some of Australia and New Zealand’s latest and greatest innovations, the number of applications in each … Continue reading Nominations for Food and Beverage Industry Awards open →

The Australian grape and wine community is well known for its experimental and innovative attitudes towards growing and producing wine, Wine Australia explains. The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS) is one event that both encourages interest in different varieties and showcases new gems. With the next AAVWS to be held in Mildura from November … Continue reading Australian grapegrowers and consumers becoming more experimental →

In Australia, wastewater is highly regulated and comes at a cost for companies, such as those in the food and beverage industry, who produce it. This is a necessary step the government takes to minimise its environmental impact. Food and beverage manufacturers – be they dairies, breweries, bakeries, abattoirs, wineries or smallgoods makers – know … Continue reading Aerofloat takes the pressure off managing wastewater costs and regulations →

​People in the meat trade are being urged to have their say about new rules ​for exporting meat products. The call comes from the Australian government after consultation on new draft export control rules for meat and meat products were opened on November 7. The minister for agriculture David Littleproud said the export control rules … Continue reading Consultation open for new rules for exporting meat products →

The New South Wales seafood industry will be showcased via a new Sydney Fish Market design which was unveiled on November 6. Welcoming the NSW government’s announcement of the design, by renowned Danish architects 3XN, Sydney Fish Market general manager Bryan Skepper said it was a great way to celebrate a beloved institution. “This is … Continue reading Expanded retail and dining space part of Sydney Fish Market revamp →

The platform the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) program gives producers to fine-tune their operations in line with consumer demands represents a core advantage for the Australian red meat industry. For central Queensland beef producer, Ian McCamley, it’s an advantage that will only be enhanced by the industry’s new Eating Quality Graded (EQG) cipher. Introduced in … Continue reading Eating quality cipher a key advantage for farm industry →

Summer is fast approaching which means that your business can get involved in demand response programs and be rewarded for how you use power this summer. Demand response has become a hot topic in recent years. Last year the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) launched a joint initiative … Continue reading Get rewarded for how you use power this summer →

Research at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Applethorpe research facility is helping Queensland farmers produce more attractive, flavoursome and robust strawberries. Queensland government minister for agricultural industry development, Mark Furner, said the government’s Australian strawberry breeding program was targeting three major strawberry production regions – temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean – to get the best … Continue reading Queensland research station helps farmers produce better strawberries →

Chefs will be cooking up their best dishes at Taste of Sydney Collective, held at The Cutaway Barangaroo, from November 8-11. The inaugural event, presented by Electrolux, will see 36 local, interstate and international chefs prepare festival exclusive dishes. Visitors can taste incredible one-off dishes, interact with food heroes and take part in masterclasses – … Continue reading Finest foods created by local and international chefs showcased in Sydney →

The Kraft Heinz Company has opened a new digital hub as part of the Evolv group. The group will create digitally powered business models and launch other entrepreneurial ideas to fuel growth for Kraft Heinz. As part of this new group, Kraft Heinz has established and is rapidly growing tech and entrepreneurial teams in San Francisco … Continue reading Kraft Heinz opens new digital hub in America →

Dairy code consultations, held across major dairy regions in Australia, have kicked off. Stakeholders encouraged to shape Australia’s first mandatory dairy code, with dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations encouraged to take part. Speaking in Forrest, Western Australia, minister for agriculture David Littleproud said the people in the dairy industry said they wanted a mandatory code of conduct, … Continue reading Dairy code consultations kick off across Australia →

The New South Wales wine sector will benefit from a $2 million marketing campaign aimed at boosting international visits to the state’s wine regions. The NSW Wine Industry Association has secured $1m in funding through the International Wine Tourism State Grants program and $1m in matching state funds through the NSW government to partner with … Continue reading NSW international wine tourism enriched with $2 million boost →

Goat-meat producers, or anyone considering diversifying into goats, can access practical tips and tools for their businesses when Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) launches its inaugural National goat roadshow in November. The roadshow will commence with two free producer workshops in Queensland at Barcaldine on November 8, and Charleville, on November 9. Industry experts including … Continue reading Goat roadshow gives business owners industry tips →

PepsiCo has acquired Health Warrior – a US-based company that makes plant-based products including nutrition bars and on-trend offerings. The transaction will further expand the company’s nutrition portfolio to offer consumers additional options in an exciting growth category. PepsiCo North America chief executive officer Al Carey said the company continues to position itself at the forefront … Continue reading PepsiCo expands plant-based range with Health Warrior acquisition →