The federal government has awarded a further $55 million in grants to 86 Australian businesses under round two of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF), including food and beverage businesses. Read more
Treasury Wine Estates, Yamaha, The Yield drive robotics in agriculture
The Yield Technology Solutions, Australian agricultural technology company, has announced a R&D project with global wine company, Treasury Wine Estates, and global technology giant, Yamaha Motors. The project will optimise yield production in wine grapes and improve autonomous crop spraying, using robots. Read more
PepsiCo awards $100,000 Greenhouse Accelerator grant to LifeNome
PepsiCo has announced the winner of its fifth annual Greenhouse Accelerator program is LifeNome, a precision health AI company that leverages data to provide personalised, science-based health and wellness insights and analytics. Read more
Coco Pops Gluten Free cereal launches at Coles across Australia
Kellogg’s Australia have launched a new gluten free cereal – Coco Pops Gluten Free cereal. Read more
Why Millennials now prefer organic oats
Starting your day with a bowl of hot organic oatmeal can benefit your health in many ways. One can find wide varieties of oats in the grocery stores or supermarkets such as whole grain oats, rolled oats, oats flour, steel-cut oats and Scottish oats. Read more
foodpro July event rescheduled for October at Sydney Showground
As COVID-19 has recently affected NSW and Greater Sydney, foodpro has decided to reschedule the event for 10-13 October 2021 at Sydney Showground. Read more
BACARDÍ Legacy Cocktail Competition puts Merivale in Top 8
A bespoke BACARDÍ cocktail has been created by Merivale Ivy head of bars Adam Dow called “The Golden Rule,” which has secured Dow as a Top 8 Grand Finalist in the BACARDÍ Legacy Cocktail Competition. Read more
Papa Murphy’s, Fritos release limited edition Fritos Outlaw Pizza
The largest Take ‘n’ Bake pizza brand in the US, Papa Murphy’s, has partnered with Fritos, a PepsiCo flagship brand, to create Fritos Outlaw Pizza. Read more
PATRÓN Perfectionists 2021 opens voting to consumers for Top 10
The Australian Top 30 finalists in the PATRÓN Perfectionists Cocktail Competition have been announced, with consumers now able to vote online for their favourite drink to reach the Top 10 round. Read more
Mt Elephant research finds most Australians are reducing meat intake
New research from Mt Elephant, hemp manufacturer, has shown over half of Australians are trying to reduce their meat consumption and joining the 1.2 million who are already vegetarian or vegan. Read more
Marley Spoon and Dinnerly launch winter slow cooker meals
Marley Spoon, Australian meal kit delivery service, have released a new winter range in the form of a series of slow cooker meals. Read more
Dillicious pickles partners with Funlab in search for investment
Homegrown pickle company Dillicious has partnered with entertainment venue giant Funlab in its search for expansion funding, offering an American-style pickle pizza with a minimum investment of $99. Read more
Rum Co. of Fiji receives 2021 SIP Awards and Bartender Spirits Awards
Rum Co. of Fiji – owned by beverages manufacturer Paradise Beverages and part of Coca Cola Amatil Group – has been recognised at the 2021 SIP Awards and Bartender Spirits Awards for its rum ranges, Bati and Ratu. Read more
Deliciou plant-based meat launches in Coles and Woolworths
Plant-based meat brand Deliciou has launched its shelf-stable plant-based meat range in Coles and Woolworths in Australia, as well as more than 400 Whole Foods stores across the US, as it continues to increase its global market share. Read more
CSIRO creates DNA test to better manage wild fish populations
The CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has developed a DNA test to determine a fish’s age, improving management of wild fish populations for conservation or harvest. This will help maintain sustainability in fishery supply chains. Read more
Rebel Kitchen create new Barista Mylk dairy alternative for coffee
Rebel Kitchen, organic plant-based dairy alternatives brand, have created a plant-based Barista Mylk for use in coffee. Read more
Just Crack an Egg releases microwaveable Omelette Rounds
Kraft Heinz has released Just Crack an Egg microwaveable Omelette Rounds in four new flavours in the US. Read more
Touchstone partners with AFGC to grow food and grocery industry
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced a new partnership with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) senior executive search group, Touchstone Executive Search. Read more
National Farmers’ Federation commends faux meat labelling inquiry
The National Farmers’ Federation, peak national body representing farmers and agriculture in Australia, has commended the establishment of a Commonwealth Senate Inquiry into alternative protein products labelling. Read more
AdvanceAg 2021 hosts Macro Meats “Pitch to Farmers” session
The AdvanceAg 2021 conference in South Australia will include an interactive Macro Meats “Pitch to Farmers” session, giving Australian AgTech businesses the opportunity to win $10,000. Read more