ARBS 2026 opens in one week
29 April, 2026The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services sector event is running from 5–7 May in Melbourne.
Fonterra makes interim leadership changes for ingredients business
29 April, 2026Prior to the start of Fonterra's new CEO on 1 May 2026, interim leadership changes have been made to cover his previous role in the Global Ingredients business.
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 spotlight dairy innovations
28 April, 2026Entries for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 are open until 5 June, with winners being revealed in Auckland at the IDF World Dairy Summit.
Two Aussie startups join PepsiCo's Greenhouse Program
28 April, 2026The seven-month program will provide the two Sydney-based startups and three others with opportunities to fast-track their solutions into PepsiCo's supply chain.
ARBS 2026 seminar program unveiled
22 April, 2026 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdOver 50 sessions will be held across three days at Australia's HVAC&R event in Melbourne next month.
NZ Winegrowers calls for a White Wine Emoji
15 April, 2026Red wine has an emoji, but despite the popularity of white wine, it currently has no emoji on digital platforms — New Zealand Winegrowers is campaigning for that to change.
What can food manufacturers learn from viral food trends?
15 April, 2026 by Craig Donaldson, UNSW SydneyWhen Greek yoghurt disappeared from supermarket shelves earlier this year, the culprit wasn't a supply chain failure — it resulted from a social media trend.
Fonterra names Richard Allen as new CEO
13 April, 2026Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell.
Foodmach invests in A&RT to help drive growth
08 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdAutomation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others.
Cobram Estate Olives buys California Olive Ranch
02 April, 2026Australian-owned business Cobram Estate Olives acquired US-based olive oil producer California Olive Ranch on 26 March 2026.
Auckland to host IDF World Dairy Summit 2026, registrations now open
02 April, 2026Global dairy leaders will be heading to New Zealand (Aotearoa) this year for IDF WDS 2026; its theme is Healthy People, Healthy Planet and Healthy Economies.
A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick
01 April, 2026Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its Foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Fonterra completes sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis
31 March, 2026Fonterra Co-operative Group has today completed the sale of its Mainland Group to Lactalis, while retaining its core dairy business and the Anchor brand.
New Zealand Winegrowers appoints new CEO
31 March, 2026New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026.
Australia’s sustainable seafood champions are winners
30 March, 2026Australia’s seafood leaders have been recognised for setting the benchmark in responsible seafood production at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards.
