The Australian government will support the meat, dairy and plant industries by improving existing arrangements that deliver accurate and clear food labelling, ensuring consumers can make informed choices.Read More
Sydney rum producer Sydney Distilling Co, trading as Brix Distillers, has entered voluntary administration, with Ben Carson and Richard Stone from RSM Australia Partners appointed as joint and several voluntary administrators on 21 January 2026.Read More
Noosa Chocolate Factory has appointed Marcus Raward as its new chief executive officer. His appointment comes as the company moves into its next phase, building on its history while responding to consumer demand and changing market conditions.Read More
Sydney’s new fish market has welcomed more than 230,000 visitors and traded over 160 tonnes of seafood through its auction, trading and retail facilities in its first week of operation.Read More
Bacardi, an international spirits company, has entered a new agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in New Zealand to strengthen the distribution of its portfolio across the country.Read More
Looking to build on its performance and growing demand for organic dairy products, Fonterra is expanding its organic milk program into New Zealand’s South Island.Read More
Australian beef exports reached a record level in 2025, exceeding 1.5 million tonnes for the first time in a calendar year according to Meat & Livestock’s global supply analyst Tim Jackson.Read More
The Australian government is providing $3.6 million in grants to support the Australian sheep industry to develop new trade opportunities, particularly in Western Australia, and respond to growing global demand for sheep meat.Read More
A South West marron producer has expanded its operations to create a new regional food and tourism destination, supported by a state’s government grant.Read More
TecSense GmbH supplies optical and opto chemical sensor systems for measuring O2 and CO2 in liquids and gases. Its technologies are used in the beverage and food sector, as well as in pharmaceutical, chemical and environmental monitoring applications.Read More
New research shows that premium ice cream is moving from an occasional treat to a daily indulgence. Petrol and convenience (P&C) channels are emerging as the main beneficiaries of this trend.Read More
The Australian and South Australian governments have extended the SA Wine Recovery Program to 2027, continuing support for South Australian grape growers and wine makers to diversify sales and improve productivity and sustainability.Read More
The Western Australian government is working with WA’s agrifood and beverage sector on a new study aimed at mapping and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving business energy efficiency.Read More
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting farm and food innovators to apply for its Innovate to Grow program, designed to help small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) turn early ideas into research-led solutions.Read More
