Victorian Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas has announced $11.7 million will be invested to modernise agriculture traceability systems, supporting jobs in the sector and demand for quality food and fibre. Read more
Kraft Heinz launches Bare Bones finishing sauces
Global food and beverage company Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of its latest brand Bare Bones, a range of premium and locally made finishing sauces. Read more
Kilcoy Global Foods builds red meat innovation and learning hub
Queensland beef exporter Kilcoy Global Foods has built Australia’s first red meat innovation and learning hub at Beef Australia 2021 in Rockhampton last week, in partnership with Meat and Livestock Australia and the Australian Meat Processor Corporation.
Detpak announces strategic partnership with Eco-Products
Detpak, paper and board packaging manufacturer, has partnered with sustainable disposables manufacturer Eco-Products to provide sustainable packaging solutions for Australia and New Zealand. Read more
MAGGI launches new flexitarian recipe base range
New MAGGI recipe range Your Meal Your Way Recipe Bases has been created for Australians shifting towards a flexitarian diet. Read more
HelloFresh to release new baking and “Taste Tours” menus
Meal kit delivery service HelloFresh is launching two new products this month as part of their new menu, inspired by macro food trends like home baking and international food. Read more
Vinpac International and Orora collaborate on sustainable wine bottle
Vinpac International, Endeavour Group’s wine bottling and packaging arm, has partnered with Australian glass packaging company Orora on a sustainable, lightweight 750ml sparkling bottle. Read more
Endeavour Group becomes independent in Woolworths Group demerger
Woolworths Group has announced Endeavour Group will become an independent business in a demerger in June, subject to shareholder approval being satisfied or waived. Read more
Bunge invests $45.7 million in Australian Plant Proteins
Global grain trader and agrifood company Bunge has invested A$45.7 million in Australian Plant Proteins (APP). Read more
Processed cheese market to expand at 4.4 per cent CAGR
A recent report from Fact.MR has indicated the global processed cheese market will grow to register a CAGR of 4.4 per cent between 2021 and 2029. Read more
Pacific Seeds, CSIRO partnership to enhance Australian canola hybrids
In a joint venture between agricultural seed provider Pacific Seeds and CSIRO, a three-year $250,000 research project will aim to better tailor canola hybrids and crop management to regional Australia’s variable growing conditions. Read more
Tasmania’s Lark Distilling Co. is the first certified carbon neutral distillery in Australia
Under the federal government’s Climate Active Program, Tasmania’s Lark Distilling Co. has been named Australia’s first carbon neutral distillery, boasting to have no net negative impact on the climate.
Oak Flavour Generator Finalists Launched
OAK has released three new flavours of milk after over 60,000 Australians submitted their own flavour mixes through the OAK Flavour Generator.
Mondelez Internationals releases STRIDE chewing gum Australia-wide
STRIDE is releasing a new chewing experience in Australia this month delivering a delicious, bold and long-lasting flavoured gum.