The Arnott’s Group (Arnott’s) has announced the appointment of Alison Merner as chief people officer. In the role, Alison will lead the company’s People & Culture strategy across Australia and the Asia Pacific, focusing on building capability, strengthening culture, and supporting the Group’s growth ambitions.Read More
Melbourne scientists, led by Monash University in collaboration with Deakin University, have published a study reporting the first microneedle-based biosensor for monitoring fish freshness in real time.Read More
Fremantle Seaweed, a Western Australian ocean-tech Asparagopsis producer, has raised $2.3 million in seed funding to move from pilot operations to commercial manufacturing. The raise marks a step towards broader access to methane-reducing feed supplements for the livestock sector.Read More
The Australian government has released an independent study on the risks that H5 bird flu could pose to Australia’s dairy industry as part of ongoing preparedness work.Read More
New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) has partnered with Nestlé New Zealand to support food-insecure households through the introduction of a meal base, available only through NZFN’s 65 food hubs nationwide.Read More
In food and beverage, the human touch can be neglected. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ MD, Orlando Rodriguez, talks to Food & Beverage Industry News about how the industry needs to go beyond the product.Read More
A milestone in allergen management is approaching. By 25 February 2026, all packaged foods available for sale must fully comply with the Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements introduced by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).Read More
The Bulk Handling Technical Conference & Expo has announced the Australian Bulk Storage & Handling Association (ASBSH) as an association partner for the event.Read More
Minister for carers and volunteers Ros Spence visited Alex Makes Meals to announce that 133 organisations will share $9 million through the Community Food Relief Program.Read More
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to reduce carbon concrete by turning everyday organic waste like coffee grounds into useful construction materials.Read More
The Tempo Group of Companies has acquired the Spring Gully Foods intellectual property and brands, including Spring Gully, Gardener, Leabrook Farms and Ozemite.Read More
According to the latest Producer Adoption Outcomes Report, Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Adoption Program is delivering $81.6 million in net annual benefits in 2024–25, with Australian red meat producers seeing the benefits of innovation. Read More
A University of Adelaide study, conducted in collaboration with Foodbank SA and NT, has shown that strategies commonly used by supermarkets to influence shopper behaviour can be adapted for food relief pantries.Read More
