Sustainability

Large-scale solar for Cargill's oilseed processing plant in NSW

03 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Cargill Australia

The Australian oilseed processor has launched the 2.58 MW onsite solar array at its Newcastle Crush Plant to support a more sustainable food supply chain.


SA Wine Recovery Program extended until 2027

23 January, 2026

The federal and South Australian Governments have announced the extension of the SA Wine Recovery Program until 2027.


Funky Food wants your imperfect surplus of fresh produce

20 January, 2026

The produce-rescue business wants to connect with farmers across Qld and northern NSW who have imperfect surplus of edible fresh produce.


$3m project is using AI to help upcycle protein at scale

14 January, 2026

CSIRO is one of the partners developing the AI tool to calculate optimum conditions for producing upcycled protein from waste such as by-products from cheesemaking.


Turning sustainability into an advantage in food and beverage

26 November, 2025 by Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor | Supplied by: Infor Global Solutions (ANZ) Pty Ltd

Nearly half of all Australian shoppers are influenced by sustainability when making purchases, which creates advantages for the food businesses aligned with environmental standards.


The 'flour effect' pathway to Scope 3 emission cuts

19 November, 2025

An Australian Study reveals how a simple ingredient could become a climate solution for food manufacturers.


Roma Foods celebrates over 70 years of Australian manufacturing

07 November, 2025

Producing over 20 million serves of pasta each year, Australian-owned and family-run Roma Foods takes time out to reflect on more than seven decades in operation.


Beef industry's sustainability achievements and next benchmark

31 October, 2025

Good waste reduction achievements in the beef processing sector have been highlighted in the Australian beef industry's 2025 ABSF Annual Update.


How will Australia's new climate targets impact manufacturing?

19 September, 2025

The Australian Government has announced more ambitious climate targets together with a new $5bn Net Zero Fund for industrial decarbonisation and low-emissions manufacturing.


Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper

11 September, 2025 | Supplied by: UPM

UPM Specialty Papers has partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging.


Aussie company to help reduce methane in EU cattle

10 September, 2025

Sea Forest is partnering with Orffa, a Netherlands-based company specialising in animal nutrition, to bring Sea Forest's SEAFEED to the EU.


Solar and battery project for biscuit factory

03 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Arnott's Campbell's Foodservice

The Arnott's Group has announced a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory.


Glass packaging initiative reduces carbon emissions

14 August, 2025

The Margaret River Wine Association has launched its Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter — an initiative aimed at tackling the emissions of glass packaging.


Montague Farms undergoes compostable sticker trial

12 August, 2025

The grower is implementing a certified home-compostable sticker trial for its 2025 JAZZ apples harvest.


$10m worth of electrification grants for food and beverage industry in Vic

27 June, 2025

The government grants are designed to help the Victorian food and beverage sector move away from gas and upgrade to efficient electric alternatives. 


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