Industry News
Bega to close Strathmerton cheese processing plant by mid-2026
Bega Cheese announced plans to close its cheese processing facility in Strathmerton, Victoria, consolidating the operations at an existing facility in Bega. [ + ]
Fonterra invests a further $70m to move away from coal
At the opening of the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, Fonterra announced further plans to progress decarbonisation at its Southernmost site. [ + ]
Australian brand Rosella celebrates 130 years
Aussie brand Rosella celebrates its 130-year milestone with the release of special-edition 130th anniversary bottles of tomato sauce and fruit chutney. [ + ]
Reimagining native aquaculture in NZ with low impact on fish and environment
Fish health is the focus of a new aquaculture trial of native snapper in a specially designed low-impact, mobile ocean system in the South Island of New Zealand. [ + ]
Aussie packaging innovations shortlisted for WorldStar awards
Two winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards. [ + ]
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with award
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to CEO of Perfection Fresh Australia, Michael Simonetta. [ + ]
ACCC commences informal review of a proposed acquisition by Lactalis
ACCC is seeking submissions for its informal competition assessment as Lactalis proposes to acquire some businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group. [ + ]
FLORA awarded 2025 Innovation Excellence Award from Canstar Blue
Plant based margarine FLORA has been awarded a 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award. [ + ]
Haigh's Chocolates turns 110, with new facility planned
On 1 May, Haigh's Chocolates recognised 110 years of chocolate making in Australia, and also has plans to open a new $120m facility later in the year. [ + ]
Texture challenge for plant-based calamari
Recreating the chewy texture properties of fried calamari rings in a plant-based form has been a challenge, but scientists now believe they may have matched seafood with softness and elasticity. [ + ]
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging. [ + ]
Two Aussie startup finalists in PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program
The PepsiCo program attracted strong interest from startups across Australia and NZ seeking assistance to scale their sustainability solutions across the food and beverage value chain. [ + ]
Fonterra plans to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
Fonterra plans to close its Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, at the end of July as a result of its decision to focus on higher value ingredients. [ + ]
Testing a healthier, less gassy cattle feed
Researchers are exploring a new type of cattle feed that could help to reduce levels of dairy methane gas, as well as allowing dairy cows to use nutrients more efficiently. [ + ]
Malting alternative could reduce beer production costs
A US economic study has found that rice malt could help to decrease beer production costs by up to 12%, and also make gluten-free beers more feasible for small-scale brewers. [ + ]
