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Bread may soon cost you more dough

01 April, 2022 by Stephan Mang, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group (Part of Argon & Co) | Supplied by: Argon & Co ANZ

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put the world's 'breadbasket' in jeopardy, which could lead to higher prices and opportunities for Australia.


How does the Budget impact food manufacturing?

01 April, 2022

The industry reaction to the federal Budget 2022–23 was mainly positive thanks to funding for manufacturing, upskilling and regional businesses.


Yumbah wins national Responsible Producer Award

29 March, 2022

Yumbah Aquaculture is the national winner of the Responsible Producer Award at the 2022 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia.


Amcor receives packaging award nods

29 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Amcor Global

Three awards were handed out to Amcor at the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, with the brand's sustainability and innovation being recognised.


NZ country of origin labelling rules now in place

29 March, 2022

New rules are in place for food labels in New Zealand, with fresh and thawed foods requiring information about their source.


How NSW is supporting modern manufacturing

28 March, 2022

The NSW Government looks to foster innovation and modernisation in manufacturing with support for new businesses thanks to a $250 million fund.


Registration opens for ARBS 2022

24 March, 2022 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty Ltd

The air conditioning, refrigeration and building services (ARBS) trade exhibition being held in Melbourne in August is now open for registrations.


Turbine Precinct gets $33.4m in federal funding

23 March, 2022

The manufacturing hub has received federal funding to allow it to develop into a thriving locus of education, R&D and mentorship.


PlantForm innovator program

18 March, 2022 | Supplied by: PlantForm

The PlantForm program has been launched to help startups and emerging brands scale up production of plant-based foods.


Census for SA food industry released

15 March, 2022

A census that examines the South Australian food industry has been released, showing where growth can be expected and how sectors have changed over time.


Panel created for Australia–China WTO dispute

11 March, 2022

A panel has been established to deal with the dispute between China and Australia over the former country's anti-dumping duties on Australian wines.


Celebrating women in the manufacturing industry

08 March, 2022

For International Women's Day, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Council is highlighting the work of women in the manufacturing sector.


Project director appointed for food manufacturing hub Turbine

07 March, 2022

A project director has been appointed to the Turbine Precinct, which is foreseen as a major manufacturing, education and research hub on the Sunshine Coast.


Seaweed fish food research wins innovation award

07 March, 2022

Research into the use of seaweed as a replacement for antibiotics in aquaculture has received a cash prize from the government.


NZ Winegrowers welcomes free trade agreement

02 March, 2022

The recently signed free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will see tariffs removed from NZ wines and other exports.


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