Dae Hong, Author at Food & Beverage Industry News

New farming opportunities for WA beef producers

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Western Australia Livestock Research Council (WALRC) will launch the SMARTBEEF Project to support beef producers with strategies and real-world applications. Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 2:28 pmApril 11, 2025

FBIN, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

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. Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 1:41 pmApril 11, 2025

FBIN, Industry Associations, News

ALDI claims Supermarket of the Year again

ALDI Australia has been named Supermarket of the Year 2024 for the fifth consecutive year in Roy Morgan’s Customer Satisfaction Awards. Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 11:23 amApril 11, 2025

FBIN, News, Packaging, Sustainability

New insulation liner for sustainable future

Visy has announced that a new fibre-based thermal insulation liner, Visycell, is being trialled with food delivery businesses as a replacement for expanded polystyrene (EPS). Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 11:02 amApril 11, 2025

Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development

Three new enzymes for sweetener production

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for public comment on an application to permit three new enzymes to produce an intense sweetener. Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 10:05 amApril 11, 2025

Events, Global Markets, News

AMIC embracing global trade changes

The recent Meat Processing and Export Conference (MPEC), held by the Australian Meat Industry Council, demonstrated Australia’s receptiveness to embracing changes in global trade. Read More

Dae HongApril 11, 2025, 8:47 amApril 11, 2025

Beverages, News, Packaging

New energy labelling on packaged alcohol beverages

Energy labelling is now approved to be mandated for all packaged alcoholic beverages under the Food Standards Code by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board. Read More

Dae HongApril 9, 2025, 11:44 amApril 10, 2025

Events, Global Markets, Market Insights, News

Australian red meat sector pushes for EU agreement

Australia awaits an agreement with the EU that could potentially be beneficial for the local red meat sector. Read More

Dae HongApril 9, 2025, 11:01 amApril 9, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development, Sustainability

How AI could revolutionise future food production

The CSIRO are building towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agricultural food innovation. Their MAGDA++ platform has predictive capabilities to advance future food production quicker. Read More

Dae HongApril 4, 2025, 11:55 amApril 4, 2025

FBIN, Grants and Funding, News

Woolworths’ launches easter fundraiser across Australia

Woolworths has launched its fundraiser, The Small Change Appeal, to assist local children’s charities over the next three weeks. Read More

Dae HongApril 4, 2025, 10:27 amApril 4, 2025

Events, Global Markets, News, Wine

New Canadian opportunities for South Australian wine

Through a partnership with the Department of State Development, 14 South Australian wine brands will be showcased through “pop-up shops” at Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) locations across Ontario. Read More

Dae HongApril 4, 2025, 9:59 amApril 4, 2025

Events, FBIN, News, Soft drinks

SodaStream announces new partnership for sustainable future

Celebrating Earth Day, SodaStream Australia has announced its partnership with Melbourne’s Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids on 6 April, reinforcing its commitment to an eco-friendlier future. Read More

Dae HongApril 2, 2025, 11:29 amApril 2, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

Five stars for Aussie full cream milk

Australian customers have rated Norco’s Fresh Full Cream Milk five stars, crowning the Australian dairy co-operative as Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award winner for 2025. Read More

Dae HongApril 2, 2025, 10:22 amApril 2, 2025

FBIN, New Products, News

Three new jerky flavours hit shelves

Australian brand, The Chilli Factory, is launching three new spicy beef jerky flavours that are infused with its signature sauces and suited for convenient snacking. Read More

Dae HongApril 2, 2025, 9:13 amApril 2, 2025

Beverages, FBIN, Grants and Funding, News, Spirits

$1 billion export opportunity for Australian spirits

With a $1 billion export opportunity, Spirits & Cocktails Australia chief executive Greg Holland is calling for further government support for the Australian spirits industry. Read More

Dae HongMarch 28, 2025, 11:40 amApril 3, 2025

Events, FBIN, News, Spirits

From old milk factory to new rum distillery

Sydney Rum Distillery (SRD) unveiled its plans to transform the former Oak factory site in Muswellbrook into a spirits facility on Friday. Read More

Dae HongMarch 28, 2025, 11:18 amMarch 28, 2025

Events, FBIN, News, Wine

Opportunities for Australian food and wine in Tokyo

A market organised by the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group will be held in Tokyo this April to increase export opportunities for Australia’s food and wine producers. Read More

Dae HongMarch 28, 2025, 9:54 amMarch 28, 2025

FBIN, News, Research and Development

CSIRO’s free program to boost WA’s agrifood SMEs

The return of CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program in Western Australia (WA) has been announced. Read More

Dae HongMarch 26, 2025, 1:42 pmMarch 26, 2025

Events, FBIN, News

Winners from Woolworths ‘Baker of the Year’ competition

Marking its 10th year, Woolworths has held its 2025 Baker of the Year competition, crowning two new baker champions from Queensland and Western Australia. Read More

Dae HongMarch 26, 2025, 11:12 amMarch 26, 2025

News, Packaging

New country of origin labelling to be introduced

Coming into effect from 1 July 2026, mandatory country of origin labelling (CoOL) for seafood will be introduced to menus in hospitality venues, allowing consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. Read More

Dae HongMarch 24, 2025, 9:57 amApril 2, 2025

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