On 2 April, the federal government announced the signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) to further strengthen the international relationship and make Australian exports to India cheaper.
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Woolworths opens $184 million Heathwood Distribution Centre
Woolworths has unveiled its Heathwood Distribution Centre, 20km southwest of Brisbane’s CBD.
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Four Pillars Gin: Australia’s first carbon neutral gin distillery
Four Pillars Gin has become the first carbon neutral gin distillery in Australia as it unveils a $7 million upgrade to its Healesville headquarters in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. The expanded distillery door is set to open to the public by the end of April.
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GrainCorp, CSIRO, v2food partner on $4.4 million plant-based protein research
GrainCorp has partnered with the CSIRO and the plant-based food producer, v2food, on a $4.4 million research project in the fast-growing plant-based protein market.
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Coles launches its own brand of compostable coffee pods
Coles has become the first major Australian retailer to launch its own home compostable coffee capsules, which have been released as part of its Coles Urban Coffee Culture brand.
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Capital Brewing Co is certified carbon neutral
A Canberra-based brewery, Capital Brewing Co., has become certified carbon neutral through the Australian government’s Climate Active program, acquiring offset emissions for all aspects of the business.
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Market for Australian wine grows with $1.8 million grant
Australian Grape & Wine has been awarded a $1,817,000 Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation grant to improve trade and grow demand in diversified international markets for locally produced premium wine.
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Close the Loop wins top global sustainability award for packaging
Close the Loop has won the Diamond Award for the 2021 Dow Packaging Innovation Awards – the top global sustainability award for packaging.
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Open milk market to empower dairy farmers, drive growth and investment
A breakthrough in milk price transparency and buyer competition has been made, Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) said, when the Australian Milk Price Initiative (AMPI) ran its first regional milk spot markets.
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Australian Venue Co, Liquor Marketing Group to rebrand 21 major retail outlets
Following an extensive tender submission process, Australian Venue Co (AVC), the operators of over 180 iconic pubs and bars across the country, has chosen Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) as its partner in rebranding 21 liquor retail outlets.
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Coles’ “As Seen On” aisle displays items trending on TikTok
As Coles joins the TikTok revolution, a new aisle section – “As Seen On” – has launched in stores in honour of the most downloaded app in 2021.
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A new addition to SMC’s clean design portfolio
The new JSY5000-H valve manifold from SMC Corporation is designed with the food and beverage sectors in mind. It features a smooth surface, large radii and is free of crevices and contamination traps to make the cleaning process faster and more effective.
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New study examines social media’s role in reducing food waste
Social media campaigns can play a role in people’s food waste behaviours but work best when combined with other intervention tools, according to a new Fight Food Waste CRC report.
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Outcomes for food and grocery in the Federal Budget 2022-23
The Federal Budget 2022-23 has allocated $2 billion in the Regional Accelerator Program (RAP), to support regional food and grocery manufacturers who employ 40 per cent of this $132 billion industry’s workforce.
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Accolade Wines crafts zero alcohol range with new technology
Accolade Wines, an Australian wine company, has released its first zero-alcohol wine range – Hardys ZERO. With first-to-market access to de-alcoholisation technology, Accolade Wines is working to change perceptions around zero-alcohol wines, one bottle at a time.
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Manufacturers are supporting their businesses and staff via innovation
The last year has seen the industry faced with staff shortages and production challenges and manufacturers need to consider appropriate solutions to manage production.
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An additional $60 million will drive recycled plastic packaging
The federal government has announced $60 million in additional funding to boost the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and accelerate the uptake of recycled content in plastic packaging and products.
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Fodbods releases low FODMAP, allergy-free range of Nibbles
Australian business, Fodbods, is continuing its quest to expand its product line by launching a new gut-friendly and allergy-free snack product – Fodbods Nibbles.
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LIMS offers dynamic solutions in food safety testing
Digital automation in the food production industry leads to smoother workflows, stronger compliance, and improvements in data accuracy across the board. Preventing contamination and ensuring a hygienic work environment can be made easier when these tools are designed specifically for close monitoring at every stage of the production process – from receipt of raw ingredients, through production to packaging and distribution.
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Tall Timbers Brewing Co toasts distribution potential with new grant
Tall Timbers Brewing Co, a brewery based in Manjimup in WA, is tasting success after receiving support through the state government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants to significantly crank up production and get its products on shelves.
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