Food council appoints new chair to board
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced the appointment of Bernie Brookes AM as chair of its board.
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Four Australian spirits wins gold out of 12,000 global entries
Four Australian spirits, out of eight finalists, have been recognised in the 2025 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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Celebrating wines to support $9.5 billion industry
A 2025 wine show will be celebrating the showcase of Victorian wines from across the state.
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Study shows how to save 470,000 tonnes of food waste
Trading processes across Australia’s food supply chain may be contributing to food loss and waste, according to a new national study by Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
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Millions invested for food sector to save energy bills
A $10 million grant has been announced for the food and beverage processing and manufacturing sector to lower energy bills, protect local jobs, and support business growth in Victoria.
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Long-term partnership to deliver millions of meals
Through its role in the Mars Food and Nutrition Australia Collaborative Supply program, Dolmio will assist with delivering four million meals to Australians in need. This is part of a long-term partnership with Foodbank Australia, with the broader goal of tackling food insecurity.
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Two new members appointed to drive food security
New CEO for PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand Foods
Alexia Horley has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand Foods.
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Aussie biomanufacturer in 2025 Technology Pioneer list
Biomanufacturer Cauldron has been selected as a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, making it the only Australian company included in this year’s community.
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Maintaining gin flavour altered by climate change
A recent study shows that gin producers and distillers may need to strengthen their production and blending techniques to maintain the flavour of their gin.
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Wine brand unveils new name for global recognition
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced a new name and brand identity, ‘Treasury Collective’, as part of a broader market update on business performance and its portfolio-led divisional operating model.
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Food sector breakthrough tackles climate challenge in Australia
A group of Monash University scientists has made a breakthrough discovery with the potential to tackle critical food insecurity, presenting a new model for how plants sense temperature.
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New mandatory traceability system in meat industry
As part of a new national traceability system, Western Australia’s saleyards and abattoirs will begin scanning electronic identification tags for sheep and goats.
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Aussie wine wins 65 gold medals at global awards
In the recent results from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 (DWWA), Australia took home 65 gold medals, with 92 per cent of wines entered receiving an award.
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Churning more milk and more jobs
With its latest facility upgrade, Goulburn Valley Creamery has more than doubled its production capacity to 100 million litres of milk per year.
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Manufacturing plant upgrades from gov’t $45bn project
Backed by the Australian government, Farm Foods Australia’s manufacturing plant in Breakwater has expanded its production capacity, creating new jobs and installing new equipment.
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Official wine partnership for $1 billion carnival
Australian winemaker De Bortoli Wines is partnering with Victoria Racing Club (VRC) for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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Brewery plans acquisition deal for national expansion
Wine grapes reach $1 billion in past year
In the recent estimates by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on horticultural crop production, the local value of wine grapes reached $1 billion in 2023–24 — an increase of $24.2 million from 2022–23.
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Tackling new trend challenges in the food industry
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is partnering with industry insights firm Technomic at a conference to spotlight how emerging health-focused trends are shaping the food industry.
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