Safe Food Victoria begins operations
Victoria’s new food safety regulator, Safe Food Victoria, has officially commenced operations, bringing together several existing regulatory bodies under a single organisation.
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Mars opens $112.6 million pet food facility
Ferguson Plarre’s gives away 10,000 cake slices for 125th birthday
Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse is marking its 125th anniversary this winter by giving away 10,000 slices of cake across Victoria.
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Victoria records $22.1 billion in food and fibre exports 2024–25
Victoria recorded $22.1 billion in food and fibre exports in 2024–25, retaining its position as Australia’s largest food and fibre exporting state for the second consecutive year.
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Asahi’s new partnership to track carbon output
Centre donates fresh produce boxes to fight VIC food insecurity
Fresh produce grown at Marngoneet Correctional Centre is being distributed to Victorians experiencing food insecurity through a long running partnership with Geelong Foodshare.
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Victoria’s wine industry reaches $10.8 billion record
According to the ‘2025 Victorian Wine Industry Economic Scorecard’ commissioned by Wine Victoria and prepared by RMCG, Victoria’s wine industry contributed a record $10.8 billion to the economy in 2025.
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Victoria pushes for mandatory Health Star Rating on packaged food
More meals through $9 million food relief program
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.
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Food & Wine Festival returns in 2026
New facilities boost Victoria’s native fish production
The minister for outdoor recreation, Steve Dimopoulos, has announced the completion of the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery project, south of Shepparton. The upgraded facilities will produce Murray cod and golden perch fingerlings for stocking in Victorian lakes.
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Three-year oyster trial shows positive results
New amendment opens up micro-abattoirs for producers
New $130 million snack hub opens in Victoria
Mondelēz International has officially opened its new National Distribution Centre in Truganina, Victoria, marking a significant investment in Australia’s food manufacturing sector and providing a boost to local employment and the supply chain.
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Going all-electric with new $10M fund
A new $10 million funding package has been announced by the Victorian government to help food, dairy and beverage manufacturers switch to electric alternatives.
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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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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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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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Government’s $3M boost for new foodshare warehouse
The Australian Government has funded nearly $3 million to Shepparton Foodshare to help more Australians access food relief closer to home.
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VIC hits $20bn record-breaking export target
Building on two consecutive years of successful results, Victoria’s producers and food manufacturers have hit the state’s $20 billion export target.
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