Industry News
$15m investment in Vic biosecurity projects
The 2025 Livestock Biosecurity Funds Grant Program is set to support projects that help prevent, monitor and control diseases in animals, including honey bees. [ + ]
Applications open for Winemaker Immersion Program
Early-career Australian winemakers are invited to experience China's wine industry as part of the Australia–China Winemaker Immersion Program. [ + ]
CDU launches native bushfoods and botanicals hub
Charles Darwin University is establishing a hub for the study of native bushfoods and botanicals, with a dual aim of protecting First Nations knowledge and intellectual property rights. [ + ]
New strategy for WA's growing distilling sector
The WA Government is backing the state's distilling industry with the launch of an industry strategy to grow and promote its local spirits. [ + ]
Indonesian premium mixer brand goes national
Candid Mixers has announced a nationwide distribution agreement with PT Sukanda Djaya (SKD), an Indonesian food and beverage distributor. [ + ]
Aussie chef to promote methane-reducing supplement
Sea Forest has partnered with Matt Moran to drive awareness in the agricultural sector around its methane-reducing feed supplement technology. [ + ]
Methane-buster wins AgTech Startup of the Year
CH4 Global has been recognised as a top player in the global agricultural and food technology markets. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group marks 160 years
The Arnott's Group has celebrated 160 years of the iconic Arnott's biscuit brand at its Huntingwood bakery in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Lactalis acquires Fonterra businesses for NZ$3.845bn
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has agreed to the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for NZ$3.845 billion. [ + ]
National Freight Strategy to strengthen supply chains
The AFGC has welcomed the updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, saying it is a vital step toward supply chain resilience. [ + ]
Micro-abattoirs get green light in Victoria
The Victorian Government has made an amendment to the Victorian Planning Provisions to make it easier to establish micro-abattoirs. [ + ]
Nestlé innovation increases cocoa fruit yield
The new method utilises up to 30% more cocoa fruit to produce chocolate while still maintaining a great taste, the multinational said. [ + ]
Fonterra increases its farmgate milk price forecast
As well as lifting the FY25 forecast farmgate milk price, the NZ co-op has narrowed the FY26 range. [ + ]
Biofoam box project provides eco seafood storage
The new local project is looking to transform WA seafood packaging from recyclable to fully biodegradable. [ + ]
Food and grocery sector records impressive growth
An Australian Food and Grocery Council report has detailed strong growth for the sector, but states there's room for improvement. [ + ]
