Farm Business Resilience Program success
Cam and Bianca Schultz have built resilience through the Farm Business Resilience Program for their property in Culcairn NSW, Claverton Farm.
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Strengthening drought resilience for wine and vegetable sectors
As part of the Farm Business Resilience Program in South Australia, over $1 million has been allocated to grow the reach of a transformative program aimed at boosting drought resilience amongst South Australian viticulturalists and vegetable growers.
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Building climate resilience on Western Australia farms
The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries through the Future Drought Fund.
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Digital solutions key to enhanced consumer product supply chain resilience
“The real competition is between supply chains, not companies”- Martin Christopher
Words to live by for the global consumer products industry in their aim to build resilient and agile supply chains. Consumer product supply chains are complex beasts whose interdependence continues to be tested by concurrent disruptive forces including trading disputes, cyberattacks, commodity price fluctuations and the impacts of climate change. But a common thread runs through all of these challenges – a changing world where the power of relationships has been superseded by a more transactional approach.
Author – Natasha Telles D’Costa, Director of Strategy, Asia, at Veeva Consumer Products.
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New Roma shopfront supports drought resilience innovation
A new drought resilience shopfront in Roma will support farmers and communities in southern Queensland to prepare for and respond to drought.
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AGVs maximise performance, safety and operational resilience for Mars Wrigley
Dematic has supplied industry solutions for more than 200 years and a recent project with the Toll Group and Mars Wrigley showcased the company’s expertise. Food & Beverage Industry News reports.
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Aussie startups part of top 10 finalist in GHAC
PepsiCo has announced 10 startup finalists — including two emerging Australian companies — for its 2025 Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific (GHAC), an initiative designed to drive innovation in sustainable agriculture, the circular economy, and climate action.
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New autonomous tech introduced for WA growers
The introduction of a new autonomous orchard spray unit in Western Australia is under study for its potential to benefit growers across the country.
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Call to action from the AFGC
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has listed a series of key actions it believes should be adopted to achieve an increasingly stronger sector moving forward. In a statement from the council,
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Safeguarding Australia’s wine industry through innovation
Through research and innovation, climate-resilient and mildew-resistant grapevines have been newly introduced in South Australia’s Coonawarra wine region.
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Leadership change for AFGC as Barden steps down
The chairman of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Anthony Holme, has announced that AFGC CEO Tanya Barden will depart the organisation following a mutually agreed separation.
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FoodTech – the destination for innovation
FoodTech Qld has established itself as a key event for the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector, helping key stakeholders and decision-makers meet the needs of an evolving industry.
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AFGC responds to budget
The peak body for Australian food and grocery manufacturers is encouraging a food first approach to national policy, highlighting that cost-of-living support works best when paired with a robust cost-of-doing- business agenda. Following the Federal Budget, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the government’s commitment to easing financial pressure on households. However, lasting relief for Australians depends on a strong, viable domestic manufacturing sector that can keep shelves reliably stocked with affordable products, something the budget didn’t address in the long run.
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Steady movement across food and beverage sector in 2024
The Food and Beverage sector rounded off 2024 with solid M&A activity, recording a total of 412 transactions over the year. While deal volume in the fourth quarter dipped slightly to 104 deals, down from 113 in Q3, the overall trend remains positive.
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5 trends shaping grocery supply chains
Supply chains are the backbone of the food and grocery industry, but they continue to suffer under intense pressure. This year, the Queensland floods and Cyclone Alfred have highlighted the need for government to invest in more resilient supply chains.
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PIRSA Information Day 2025
PIRSA Information Day 2025 will see the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) offering its services, programs, and initiatives at this year’s South East Field Days.
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Nestlé and UNESCO unveil global initiative
One hundred teams of young social impact innovators will receive grants to develop relevant skills and solutions that enhance the resilience and sustainability of food systems.
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Optimising enclosure cooling for Australia’s food and beverage industry
In Australia’s highly regulated food and beverage industry, maintaining optimal equipment performance is crucial.
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Inveresk Food Hub launch – supporting local communities
Recently, Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) partnered with the University of Tasmania to announce the launch of Inveresk Food Hub in Launceston, which will help reduce food waste while also providing food security for students.
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Bright future ahead for King Island Dairy
King Island Dairy will continue to be a staple in thousands of households for years to come with the brand returning to Australian ownership, securing hundreds of King Island jobs.
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