Industry News
Market report reveals a deepening oversupply of dairy
The November dairy update from Maxum Foods reveals mounting pressure on global dairy markets as milk production continues to surge. [ + ]
Slowing the ripening process to improve post-harvest quality
A fruit physiology study of apples could open up new opportunities to control post-harvest fruit quality through natural regulatory pathways. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group appoints its Chief People Officer
The Arnott's Group has appointed Alison Merner to lead its People & Culture strategy across Australia and the Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Pure Foods Tasmania adds dairy to its ice cream portfolio
Pure Foods Tasmania has completed its purchase of Elato Ice Cream, which will now be merged with PFT's The Cashew Creamery to form a new ice cream division. [ + ]
New laws for leafy-green growers and post-harvest processors in NSW
From 12 February 2026, new laws apply for food businesses that grow and/or do primary processing of leafy vegetables in NSW. [ + ]
Furthering the NoLo advantage this festive season
As more Australians drink in moderation, an industry research paper by Treasury Wine Estates and the Australian Wine Research Institute has been released. [ + ]
Tetra Pak launches technology to help make factories AI-ready
Tetra Pak's Automation and Digitalisation (A&D) portfolio ️was showcased at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai this month. [ + ]
Food industry members of Australia's National Food Council
The government has annnounced the members of Australia's first National Food Council, which will provide advice on the development of the nation's food security strategy. [ + ]
Influence of ingredients on F&B purchases
Cargill APAC IngredienTracker 2025 assessed consumer attitudes towards 91 ingredients across four main groups to determine how these impacted their purchase decisions. [ + ]
Nestlé’s cocoa diversity research to help safeguard chocolate
Nestlé plant scientists, in collaboration with leading research institutions, have mapped out a collection 96 cocoa varieties to help build a more resilient supply chain. [ + ]
Sublime potential of Aussie citrus in food sector applications
The global citrus industry is currently worth around $140bn, so one researcher is aiming to unlock the potential of six Australian native lime species. [ + ]
Yume Food enters liquidation, sale process launched
Yume Food Australia, the digital trading platform that enables major food manufacturers to sell surplus products, has entered liquidation. [ + ]
Norco celebrates two years of ice cream making at its reopened factory
Norco has celebrated two years since its Lismore ice cream factory reopened, following the 2022 floods which left the factory out of action for 18 months. [ + ]
Meat processing tools on show at IPPE2026
Bettcher will demonstrate meat trimmers, derinding and membrane-skinning technologies at International Production & Processing Expo in January. [ + ]
Digital labelling trial proposal in NZ for certain imported food
The New Zealand Minister for Food Safety is seeking feedback on a proposal to enable a trial of digital labelling for certain imported food sold in designated retail stores. [ + ]
