AMIC announces Tim Ryan as CEO

Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of members The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) announced the appointment of Tim Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tim joined AMIC in 2022 and has played a pivotal role in advocating on behalf of...

Australian government to freeze draught beer excise

This freeze will take effect from the next indexation date of August 2025 The Australian government will freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years, benefiting beer drinkers, brewers, and hospitality businesses. Indexation has been applied twice a year under a longstanding policy...

Australia’s Summer Land wins gold medals at Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce show

This recognition further establishes Summer Land Camels as a trailblazer in the Australian camel dairy industry Summer Land Camels, a leading Australian camel dairy producer, has achieved remarkable success at the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show, earning two Gold Medals and the high...

Australia’s Western Sydney University helps students in need with fresh produce

Once harvested, the University then donates this home-grown produce to those in need At a time when the cost of living is hitting many people hard, Western Sydney University is helping deliver fresh, healthy produce to those who need it the most – including its students. Crates of colourful...

Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia 

This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful&...

Australia reports 2024 largest year for lamb and sheep slaughter in decades

For the December 2024 quarter, mutton production was 90,847 tonnes—the highest since 1997 The latest quarterly statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that 2024 was a record year for lamb and sheep slaughter. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) reports that 26.6 milli...

Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine

The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility. ...

dnata serves culinary delights as inflight caterer joins Sydney’s new 24-hour airport

dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering ...

FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility

This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feed...

Woolworths Group announces leadership update and organisational changes

Metro, Greenstock and Woolworths Food Company Retail now part of Woolworths Retail Australia's Woolworths Group announces changes to its Food leadership and organisational structure to allow a greater focus on the areas that have the most impact on customers. Annette Karantoni has been appoin...

Australia’s wine exports exceed $2.5 billion in 2024

Strong return to mainland China offsets declines in other markets In the 12 months that ended December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.55 billion and by 7 per cent in volume to 649 million litres, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report. The increas...

Seafood leads global protein production growth: Rabobank Global Animal Protein Outlook 2025

The Rabobank report said aquaculture and wild catch are projected to grow by 2.3 per cent year-on-year, rebounding from a 0.3 per cent decline in 2024 In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets, according to RaboR...

KitKat Australia factory receives $30Mn break

The investment will support increased production capacity Nestlé Australia has announced a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance digital and AI capabilities, improving the iconic KitKat wafer and...

Beyond Oil expands to Australia with 5-Year T&J Oil distribution agreement

New partnership includes minimum purchase commitments for the first 5 years with expected revenue of $243,000 to be recognized in fiscal year 2025 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, announ...

UK and Ireland trade tasting collaboration offers wine trade access from Australia and New Zealand

There will be more than 1,000 wines from 200 brands spanning 54 regions in Australia and New Zealand Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers are inviting UK and Ireland-based trade representatives to register for upcoming trade tastings in Dublin on 27 January, London on 30 January and Edinb...

ALDI Australia joins Australian Food Pact to help combat food waste

The partnership with End Food Waste Australia will support ALDI in solidifying its position as a collaborative partner in food waste reduction not just in stores ALDI Australia becomes a proud signatory to the Australian Food Pact as part of its mission to zero in on food waste ALDI Australia...

Australia’s record-breaking wine exports to China

In November 2024 alone, South Australian wineries sold 11.8 million litres of wine, valued at more than $93 million Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that South Australian exports to China have reached new record levels. The state's efforts to diversify its marke...

KitKat introduces Neapolitan chocolate block & bar

This new offering aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia, featuring creamy vanilla and sweet strawberry flavours KitKat has introduced a new product, KitKat Neapolitan, inspired by the classic ice cream flavour trio. This new offering aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia, featuring creamy vanilla and ...

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