NSW Wine Recovery Program now open for applications
04 November, 2026The $2.6 million program is designed to help build resilience, strengthen regional capability and grow demand for NSW wines.
AIP to host its final State of Industry Webinar for 2026
04 November, 2026 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of PackagingBeing held on 9 December, the webinar will present a global view of on-packaging recycling labelling programs.
tna's food packaging solution wins gold at the Good Design Awards 2026
04 November, 2026 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdThe tna robag Quantum won the Good Design Award Gold, and is said to be the first VFFS packaging machine to receive this honour.
The cost of Cyclospora outbreaks in the states
03 November, 2026A risk analysis study examined the Cyclospora outbreaks in the US from 2018 to 2022, estimating the cost for bagged salad retailers to be around US$374m.
Mandatory Health Star Rating revised for a second consultation
02 November, 2026The FSANZ is conducting the second round of public consultation on the Health Star Rating system after revisions were made following the first round.
Australian Grape & Wine appoints Mark Harvey-Sutton as CEO
02 November, 2026AGW Board Chair Helen Strachan welcomed the appointment, saying Harvey-Sutton's experience would bring a fresh perspective to the organisation.
Food inflation: let's take a look inside the basket
29 October, 2026While Australia's overall inflation rose to 4.3% in September, ABS data showed that the food and non-alcoholic beverage category had also edged higher to 3.2%.
SPC Global proposes name change to reflect diversified business
28 October, 2026SPC Global said it will seek shareholder approval on 24 November to change its name to Altival Global Ltd.
Ferrero’s Nutella factory in Lithgow turns 50
26 October, 2026 | Supplied by: FerreroFerrero celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Lithgow factory in NSW on 25 October, which now produces around 15 million kg of Nutella each year.
Lindt leadership changes at CEO level
22 October, 2026Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that Dieter Weisskopf is taking on the role of interim CEO after Adalbert Lechner leaves the company.
India FTA opens new opportunities for New Zealand's produce
20 October, 2026The NZ–India Free Trade Agreement that entered into force on 20 October 2026 was celebrated by New Zealand Winegrowers and mānuka honey producers.
AI and robotic advances to be showcased at APPEX 2027
19 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdBeing held from 16–19 March 2027 in Melbourne, APPEX 2027 will demonstrate how AI, robotics and intelligent automation are being applied across processing and packaging.
Leadership change at CCEP Australia next year
14 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners AustraliaMiles Karemacher has been appointed as Managing Director of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, effective 18 January 2027.
ACCC alleges anti-competitive conduct by Australian egg producer
13 October, 2026The ACCC has initiated civil action over its allegations that Australian egg producers have engaged in cartel and other anti-competitive conduct.
Wine mentoring program underway in NZ
13 October, 2026The program matches mentors with mentees who are looking to take the next step with their careers in the New Zealand wine industry.
