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Unilever appoints new chief financial officer

Unilever PLC has appointed Srinivas Phatak as its new chief financial officer (CFO), with the position effective immediately. His appointment also includes joining the Board and the Unilever Leadership Executive. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 18, 2025, 10:04 amSeptember 18, 2025

Companies, Dairy, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

New $150 million Cadbury project welcomed by TCCI

The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) has welcomed the lodgement of the $150 million Chocolate Experience at Cadbury development application, describing it as positive for business confidence in the state. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 18, 2025, 9:34 amSeptember 18, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, News, Research and Development

Tailored ingredient solutions for ready-to-eat meals

IMCD’s Food & Nutrition team is supporting manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand with technical ingredient solutions to meet the growing demand for healthier ready-to-eat meals. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 18, 2025, 9:14 amSeptember 18, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Hygiene, News

Flexco’s all-in-one splice press

Traditional water-cooled presses can create hygiene risks for food and beverage manufacturers. Flexco introduces its latest technology to make splicing safer, faster and easier. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 18, 2025, 9:08 amSeptember 18, 2025

Companies, FBIN, News

Smart blow gun for safer food

Designed to meet the most rigorous food industry standards, the CEJN 208 Detect blow gun helps manufacturers minimise contamination risk, meet compliance requirements, and maintain performance on the plant floor. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2025, 2:27 pmSeptember 26, 2025

Companies, FBIN, News, Software

Meeting EPR challenges in the food industry

With extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations gaining traction, food and beverage companies are under pressure to adapt. Centric Software can help. Here’s how… Read More

Dae HongSeptember 17, 2025, 9:17 amSeptember 17, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

Haigh’s Chocolates opens new $120 million facility

Haigh’s Chocolates has opened a $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in Salisbury South, South Australia, as it prepares to expand chocolate production. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 16, 2025, 3:15 pmSeptember 16, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

Baking more than one million pies for the finals

Tasmanian Bakeries’ National Pies will produce more than one million pies and pastries for customers across the country during the AFL and NRL finals season. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 15, 2025, 10:22 amSeptember 15, 2025

Companies, FBIN, News, Packaging, Sustainability

$30 million paper mill upgrade for food and beverage industry

A $30 million upgrade at Visy’s paper mill on Gibson Island in Brisbane will allow the site to manufacture new grades of paper for corrugated boxes used by Queensland farmers and food and beverage businesses. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 15, 2025, 9:13 amSeptember 15, 2025

Beverages, Companies, Industry Associations, News, Soft drinks, What's On

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recognised as 2025 top supplier

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has again been recognised as the number one supplier in the 2025 Advantage Core Supplier Report, the second year in a row the business has received the top ranking. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 15, 2025, 9:05 amSeptember 15, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News

Why food-grade enclosures are critical to Australia’s food sector

As hygiene standards rise and audits become more exacting, Australia’s food and beverage producers are under growing pressure to modernise their infrastructure. One key area under scrutiny: the enclosure. While
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Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2025, 8:46 amSeptember 15, 2025

Companies, Events, FBIN, News, Sustainability, What's On, Wine

Juniper Estate wins ‘Wine of Show’ from more than 1,000 entries

Juniper Estate has been awarded ‘Wine of Show’ at the Royal Perth Wine Awards for its 2024 Cornerstone Karridale Chardonnay, the first complete vintage by winemaker Andrew Bretherton. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 11, 2025, 10:21 amSeptember 11, 2025

Companies, Events, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Sustainability, What's On

NZFN CEO recognised for leadership at national awards

Gavin Findlay, chief executive officer of the New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), has been awarded the Anthony Harper Community Leadership Award at the 2025 New Zealand Leadership Awards. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 11, 2025, 10:08 amSeptember 11, 2025

Acquisitions, Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Global Markets, News

McCormick & Company announces acquisition for expansion

McCormick & Company Inc. has announced it has signed an agreement, subject to closing and regulatory approvals, with Grupo Herdez to acquire an additional 25 per cent ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico for $1.1 billion (US$750 million). The joint venture was established in 1947. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 11, 2025, 10:02 amSeptember 11, 2025

Companies, Events, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Industry Associations, News, Research and Development

Allied Pinnacle’s double win in 2025 Healthy Food Guide Awards

Allied Pinnacle, an Australian flour milling and bakery business, has received national recognition for its high-fibre flour brand with two wins at the 2025 Healthy Food Guide Awards. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 10, 2025, 9:11 amSeptember 10, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Industry Associations, News, Wine

TWE appoints former NZX CEO to its board

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced the appointment of Mark Weldon to its board as an independent non-executive director and member of the Wine Operations and Sustainability Committee. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 10, 2025, 8:48 amSeptember 10, 2025

Beverages, Companies, FBIN, Industry Associations, News

Liquor industry recognised in Coles’ supplier forum

Coles Liquor’s 2025 Supplier Forum brought the liquor industry together at the MCG to celebrate innovation, collaboration and growth. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 9, 2025, 9:17 amSeptember 9, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, What's On

Plans for food and beverage manufacturing precinct advances

Construction of a multi-million dollar TURBINE Collaborative Food and Beverage Manufacturing Precinct is expected to begin in early 2026. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 5, 2025, 3:30 pmSeptember 5, 2025

Beverages, Companies, FBIN, News

Beverage packaging plant increases output with STP installation

A coffee and milk powder packaging plant experienced a boost in production throughput, with Flexco’s STP installation. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 5, 2025, 3:13 pmSeptember 5, 2025

Companies, FBIN, Food Manufacturing, Global Markets, News, What's On

Kraft Heinz Company to split into two

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded businesses through a tax-free spin-off. Read More

Dae HongSeptember 5, 2025, 9:05 amSeptember 10, 2025