Industry News
Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1bn
Italian sweet maker Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to purchase US breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg Co for around US$3.1 billion (AU$4.7bn). [ + ]
AFGC's videos busting myths about processed food
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched four new videos on YouTube aimed at challenging widespread misconceptions about processed food. [ + ]
AIP flexible packaging training at Foodtech Packtech
Two AIP training courses will be held in New Zealand at Foodtech Packtech on 4 September. [ + ]
Lactalis's proposal to buy some Fonterra businesses not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC announced today (10 July) that it will not oppose Lactalis's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. [ + ]
Konica Minolta and MiR to launch two robots at CeMAT 2025
The MiR MC250 Mobile Cobot and the MiR1200 Pallet Jack will be launched in Australia on stand T18 at CeMAT 2025, which is being held from 22–24 July in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia free from bird flu in poultry
The Victorian response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication declared in Australia. [ + ]
Sunshine Sugar appoints new CEO
Sunshine Sugar has appointed Adam Viertel as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Chris Connors, who is retiring from the role. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for submissions about new processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme for protein and yeast processing and flavour production. [ + ]
NZ food security ranks highly with plentiful fresh produce
A recent study ranked Aotearoa highly as one of the world's most self-sufficient countries, with its fresh produce supply set to continue ramping up. [ + ]
Bega Group to close its peanut processing business in Qld
Bega Group announced today (9 July 2025) that it plans to close its Peanut Company of Australia, after failing to find a buyer for the financially strained business. [ + ]
Returnable deli containers on trial in two NZ supermarkets
New World is planning to trial a returnable container system at two of its stores in NZ, supporting Foodstuffs' goals to reduce single-use packaging and waste to landfill. [ + ]
Maxum Foods appoints its first CEO
Maxum Foods, a dairy ingredients supplier for food manufacturers across Australia and NZ, has appointed Adrian Lochland as its CEO. [ + ]
Heat and Control showcases sustainable food processing solutions
At its FoodTech Forum 2025 hosted in the Netherlands, Heat and Control showcased the latest innovations and practical solutions available for sustainable food processing. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania's $3bn beverage business launched in Qld
Now claimed as the region's fourth largest multi-beverage group, the official launch of Suntory Oceania allowed a first look at alcohol production at its $400m+ facility. [ + ]
Haigh's CEO announces retirement
After 30 years at the helm, Alister Haigh will retire as CEO of Haigh's Chocolates in August, but will remain on the Board of the family-owned business. [ + ]
