This year’s Naturally Good Expo, a trade show held on May 30-31, drew huge crowds of retailers, distributers and media at Sydney’s International Convention Centre. Read more
Lark Distilling Co. releases new single malt whisky with Brokenwood Winery
Lark Distilling Co. has released Rare Cask Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz, the third single malt whisky in its Rare Cask Series, in partnership with the Brokenwood Winery in the Hunter Valley. Read more
Oz Group enters frozen berry market with BOC’s freezing solution
Oz Group, the largest blueberry supplier in Australia, has partnered with gas and welding specialist BOC to enter the growing frozen berry market via a Linde CRYOLINE CW freezer tunnel solution. Read more
Bass & Flinders releases new Heartbreak Pinot Noir Gin
Bass & Flinders, a distillery based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, have released a new flavoured gin called Heartbreak Pinot Noir Gin. Read more
South Australian Wine Industry secures $1 million government funding
The South Australian government has committed $1 million over the next four years to support new development projects for the state’s wine industry. Read more
Woolworths Group, CWP Renewables invest in Bango wind farm
Woolworths Group has made its first renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with CWP Renewables, renewable energy systems developer, to inject 195,000 megawatt hours of green electricity into the NSW energy grid annually. Read more
GLNC research shows swapping to whole grain could reduce healthcare costs
New research from the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) suggested that Australia could save over $1.4 billion in healthcare annually by swapping refined grains with whole grain foods, for three serves a day. Read more
Vege Chips releases a new chilli flavour
Vege Chips, an Australian healthy snack company, has extended its traditional range through the addition of a hot new flavour to its stable of gluten-free and vegan products. Read more
What is a ‘good day’ in brewing? How many good days does your brewery have?
In our exclusive Craft Brewers Benchmark study, we found that craft brewers can only run their packaging line on average for 12 minutes before it stops.
WW launches new, healthy Hazelnut Cocoa Spread
WW, formerly Weight Watchers, has released a new Hazelnut Cocoa Spread in Australia this month, providing a healthier alternative to others on the market. Read more
Roll’d launches new range of pantry items and condiments
Roll’d Vietnamese have launched a range of authentic Vietnamese pantry items and condiments, available at Coles supermarkets and Roll’d stores this month. Read more
Wandering Cooks opens restaurant and bar celebrating Brisbane produce
Wandering Cooks, incubator for small food businesses, has re-invented itself as a restaurant, bar and local produce market and moved into Brisbane’s West End. Read more
Maxum Foods releases Global Dairy Commodity Update for June
According to Maxum Foods, one of Australia and New Zealand’s principal dairy suppliers, global market fundamentals remain supportive of prices as northern hemisphere milk production peaks. Read more
Goodman Fielder launches “Better Together” sustainability strategy
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has launched sustainability strategy “Better Together,” designed to help embed sustainability across the business, culture, brands and products. Read more
Ramsbury launches spirits range at Dan Murphy’s across Australia
UK spirits brand Ramsbury has launched in Australia via its distributor, Highball Brands, listed with Dan Murphy’s. Read more
Australia to chair CCFICS 25th anniversary meeting
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) will be chaired by Australia for its 25th anniversary meeting. Read more
Rabobank Winter Crop Outlook predicts near-record planting
Global agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank, has released its 2021/22 Winter Crop Outlook report showing Australia’s national winter crop planting is forecast at 22.93 million hectares. Read more
Healthy snacks, healthy profits with Cryovac brand FAS SPrint Revolution High-Speed Bag and Pouch system
According to IBIS world, revenue for the fruit and vegetable processing industry is expected to increase, as domestic consumers are eating-in more.
F&B Sound Bites: Lab grown meat is a not-too-distant reality
Welcome to F&B Sounds Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage industry hosted by Hamish McCook.
Insoluble fibre demand projected to grow at CAGR of 6 per cent by 2031
A report from Fact.MR has observed demand is steadily growing for insoluble fibre in functional food and beverage end use and is projected to showcase the same pace over the coming years. Read more