Striking new facility in Tanunda provides home for eight SA winemakers and local produce.
Fonterra reviews ownership options for Australian business, including considering an IPO
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced it will proceed with an ownership review of Fonterra Australia. The co-op is considering the most appropriate ownership structure with one option including an IPO, with the intention that the co-op retains a significant stake.
Coles ranked number one retailer in Australia for sustainability
Coles has officially been ranked number one food retailer in Australia for sustainability – and second across the globe – in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark overnight.
Consumers hold companies most responsible for sustainability issues
Consumers around the world believe companies are the most responsible for a whole host of sustainability issues, but also acknowledge that consumer behaviour can make a difference, according to the latest research from the newly-released Mintel Sustainability Barometer. Read more
Rolling out the fresh brew
To explain why over-greasing bearings can be troublesome, BSC Agriculture, food and beverage manager, Chris Wheatley, resorts to a donut analogy. Read more
Ahrens provide ‘double-barrelled’ construction solution
With roots firmly planted in one of Australia’s premier food and wine regions, The Barossa Valley, Ahrens strive to be a leading provider of construction solutions for Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, which accounts for 32 per cent of the country’s total manufacturing turnover.
Reduce the need and cost of bearing greasing
For the food and beverage industry, the impact of ineffective forms of lubrication can result in a string of issues from excessive downtime to the costs of continued maintenance and food safety risks.
Industry backs ability to manage plastic waste
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) commends the government for the Ban on Waste Plastics Exports, that is effective today, as a critical step to create a local packaging circular economy.
$3.8 million grant open for West Australian agri-businesses
A $3.8M competitive grant is open for applications from Western Australian agri-businesses, enterprises and entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate business and product development and deliver projects that support the scaleup of the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Over US$500 Billion across food and beverage industries at risk from marketing restrictions
Following the introduction of marketing restrictions for tobacco products and repeated calls to extend the legislation to more sectors, Brand Finance once again analysed the potential impact of such policies on food and drink brands.
The Packaging Forum backs plastics phase-out
New Zealand’s largest packaging industry group has welcomed Government’s move to phase-out difficult-to-recycle and some single-use plastics.
F&B Sound Bites: Episode 17 – Reporting on climate change-related financial risks could compel action quickly
Digital transformation for agility: Building the world’s best nutritional business
Innovation happens when an organisation has proven and perfected its approach to the conventional. Once the bar has been raised, the marketplace can look beyond what is currently achievable and push the boundaries of capability.
Ingham’s Wanneroo feedmill awarded platinum status in water efficiency
Ingham’s Wanneroo Feedmill, in Western Australia, has been named Platinum Waterwise Business of the Year by the Water Corporation’s Waterwise Business Program.
Collins Foods appoints new managing director
Collins Foods has appointed company CEO Drew O’Malley to the Board as managing director, effective immediately.
Local Manufacturer in right spot as consumers push for more plant-based foods
For Sam Schachna, CEO of Roma Food Products, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new opportunities and highlighted the importance of the local supply chain.
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Food and beverage lubricants: Have you considered biodegradability?
One of the challenges faced by the food and beverage industries is the ever-growing need for safe environmental materials and the safety of the consumable product itself.
The path to recyclable food grade polypropylene with NEXTLOOP
Sealed Air is proud to announce that it has formed part of the global collaboration program NEXTLOOPP, working to create circular food-grade recycled polypropylene (PP) from post-consumer packaging.
Automated Guiderail Systems – save time, money and improve operator safety
Automated guiderail systems provide a simple and cost-effective solution to facilitate quick product change overs to accommodate many different product shapes and sizes on the same manufacturing conveyor line.