Fonterra to merge its New Zealand and Australian businesses
21 February, 2024NZ dairy co-operative Fonterra has announced a trans-Tasman merge of its New Zealand and Australia business units to become Fonterra Oceania.
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announces half-year result
20 February, 2024Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announced a fall in profit due to challenges such as a sharp reversal in global dairy prices, plummeting lamb prices and adverse weather events.
Betta Milk dairy factory closure, AWU working to save jobs
20 February, 2024Bega Group is planning to close the Betta Milk dairy processing factory in Burnie, North West Tasmania.
Coles to support sustainable farming with grant
07 February, 2024100 Coles dairy farms around Australia will share in $1.45 million in grants as part of the newly developed Dairy Farm Sustainability Accelerator Fund.
NZ Food Safety seeking consultation on cost recovery proposal
06 February, 2024New Zealand Food Safety is seeking consultation on a cost recovery proposal to maintain and expand New Zealand Food Safety's core regulatory services.
Cream of the crop recognised at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards
05 February, 2024Victoria's Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese Oak Blue claimed the Grand Champion Cheese title at the 25th Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Melbourne last week.
ACCC to conduct inquiry into prices in Aussie supermarkets
29 January, 2024The ACCC has been directed by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into Australia's supermarket sector, including the pricing practices of the supermarkets.
APPEX 2024 program live as countdown begins
22 January, 2024The APPEX 2024 Program has been officially released, jam-packed with what's on across the processing and packaging four-day event.
v2food acquires Aussie plant-based meal brand
17 January, 2024v2food has acquired Soulara, an Australian plant-based ready-made meals brand.
TricorBraun acquires WA-based company
16 January, 2024TricorBraun has acquired Perth-based Plas-Pak WA, a plastic packaging distributor and manufacturer.
Australia and New Zealand shine at Worldstar Packaging Awards
15 January, 2024AIP has announced that Australian and New Zealand companies received the third-highest number of wins at the Worldstar Packaging Awards.
NZ Food Safety calls for submissions on organic exports
08 January, 2024New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Organic Production Rules.
TasFoods acquires poultry business
20 December, 2023TasFoods subsidiary Nichols Hatchery Pty Ltd has completed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Redbank Poultry.
Talking about fresh produce safety
19 December, 2023The International Fresh Produce Association Australian and New Zealand's second annual Food Safety Summit took place recently, focusing on safer food chains.
New Zealand updates micro abattoir risk management program
18 December, 2023New Zealand Food Safety has published an update to the Risk Management Programme Template for Micro Abattoirs.
