A study commissioned by not-for-profit, No Meat May, has found that Australians believe a meat-rich diet and optimal health are heavily interlinked. Experts have warned these perceptions could trigger more health issues than outcomes. Read more

A study commissioned by not-for-profit, No Meat May, has found that Australians believe a meat-rich diet and optimal health are heavily interlinked. Experts have warned these perceptions could trigger more health issues than outcomes. Read more
With one in six Australians now following a dairy-free diet and sales for plant-based milks continue to skyrocket, Califia Farms is launching three new plant milks – Original Oat Milk, Vanilla Oat Milk and Unsweetened Almond Barista Blend. Read more
The Victorian state government is supporting local food producer, Purearth Foods, to make new products, boost sales in international markets and respond to supply chain risks. Read more
An Australian plant-based food producer, Fënn Foods, has secured investment from leading fund manager, Bombora Investment Management, which is known for partnering with high-growth companies. Read more
Turning a traditional spaghetti Bolognese plant-based or making meatballs meatless is now just a click away, thanks to a new partnership between pasta sauce brand, DOLMIO®, and Australian plant-based meat company, v2food®. Read more
BioCheese has expanded its latest dairy-free snacking range, with the addition of its new plant-based deli slices. Read more
Researchers from Agriculture Victoria and the Grains Research and Development Corporation are helping to boost the production of pulses by testing new varieties and harnessing new technology, capitalising on a growing domestic and global market. Read more
Pam Pam Buns, an Australian manufacturer of authentic Thai plant-based buns and ready-made meals, has announced the release of a new range of curry pouches and ready-made meals. Read more
After three years of development, Australia’s Mexican fast food giant Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has launched a new plant-based filling — Shredded Shiitake Mushrooms. Read more
New research from Toluna, a consumer intelligence platform, has shown that only one in five (or 20 per cent) of Australians eat meat every day. Read more
Oterra make it easy to use natural colours. Whatever your challenge, whatever the food and beverage category, we know we can help. Oterra, formerly Chr. Hansen Natural Colours, has been working with colour since 1876. And we’ve continued to bring the very best of nature to food and beverage manufacturers and consumers ever since. Read more
Vitasoy Australia, a plant-based milk brand, has announced the launch of its reformulated Cafe for Baristas Almond Milk. Read more
Rebel Kitchen, organic plant-based dairy alternatives brand, have created a plant-based Barista Mylk for use in coffee. Read more
Mt. Elephant has released a new range of healthy and nutritious plant-based proteins in supermarkets, convenience stores and selected cafes across the country.
A report released by Fact.MR found that plant-based dairy alternatives was predicted to grow rapidly across the 2020-2030 period.
Increased consumer interest in the stories behind their food and beverage products and their notable influence on purchasing decisions has resulted in companies increasingly paying attention to storytelling in branding strategies.
“Storytelling: Winning with Words” leads the list of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2020. The top five trends for 2020 are:
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The other top trends for 2020 identified by Innova Market Insights are: