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Federal Budget 2026–27 delivers fuel relief but misses other marks

13 May, 2026

While industry welcomed the Treasurer's fuel resilience reforms, some said the budget didn't address supply chain and workforce issues, and the wine sector wanted more.


Australia's FMCG workforce resilience examined in new AFGC report

13 May, 2026

The report provides an assessment of workforce challenges ahead as the AFGC sets its sights on long-term growth for Australia's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector.


Food and beverage startup awards open for nominations

12 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)

Nominations for the annual FaBA Food and Beverage (F&B) Startup of the Year Awards are now open.


Alfa Laval hosts academic event in food engineering

08 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty Ltd

Some of the brightest young minds in food engineering and technology gathered at Alfa Laval's facilities in Sweden for an annual event.


Young viticulturists in NZ start preparing for 2026 competitions

06 May, 2026

Regional competitions will soon commence for the ultimate prize of the 2026 New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year award.


What's on trend in the non-alcoholic beverage market?

01 May, 2026

Water and no/low-sugar carbonated drinks are now dominating the beverage aisle, according to a 28-year trend analysis of evolving tastes in the market.


ARBS 2026 opens in one week

29 April, 2026

The 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, 2026

Prior 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.


Two Aussie startups join PepsiCo's Greenhouse Program

28 April, 2026

The 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.


IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 spotlight dairy innovations

28 April, 2026

Entries for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 are open until 5 June, with winners being revealed in Auckland at the IDF World Dairy Summit.


ARBS 2026 seminar program unveiled

22 April, 2026 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

Over 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, 2026

Red 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 Sydney

When 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, 2026

Fonterra 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 Ltd

Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others.


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