Australia's energy drink market leader, V Energy, is the first beverage off the line at Suntory Oceania's new multi-beverage manufacturing plant in Ipswich, Queensland. Once fully operational (mid-2025), the 17-hectare, carbon neutral site will manufacture and distribute more than 40 brands.

Fonterra says a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, New Zealand, will be the size of three rugby fields and able to store around 26,000 tonnes of cheese. It’s the latest in a number of investment announcements by the coop.

Bubs Australia says its reached full enrolment for its growth monitoring study (GMS) and clinical trial in the US, with 400 infants now involved. It is a FDA requirement for permanent access to the US infant formula market.

A new Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Engie will see Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) meet its nationwide 100 per cent renewable electricity target by 1 January 2025, one year ahead of schedule.

Australia’s largest producer of premium duck products, Luv-a-Duck, has appointed Daniel Shoppee as its new chief executive officer, as well as making three other appointments to the leadership team.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has announced the recipients of its inaugural Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Show, and the Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, held in conjunction on 17 September.

The evolution of barcoding has seen significant advancements since the first traditional linear barcode was launched 50 years ago. Matthews Australasia provides an update on next generation 2D barcoding, its benefits and implementation.

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has established a new executive team, to better contribute to food and nutrition security and sustainable management of natural resources in our partner countries.

Australia has reached a free trade agreement (FTA) with its largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East, United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Australian exports are expected to increase by $678 million per year.

The Queensland government has launched a new round of Made in Queensland (MiQ) grants, with an additional $20 million available to help manufacturers grow and create more manufacturing jobs.

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) has released its latest sales report – revealing that the monthly figures for July were the largest since marketing data has been recorded.

As consumers become more health conscious, food and beverage manufacturers are looking for new ways, formats, and ingredients to develop better-for-you products. Drawing on its 173-year history, ingredient supplier Langdon is working with suppliers, customers, and the latest technology to meet those needs.

Developing smart, sustainable food and beverage products and technologies will be the focus of a new collaboration between Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) and Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA).

Lion has unveiled the designs for the public Stone & Wood Tasting Room at its brewery in Murwillumbah – a new space designed to bring Stone & Wood’s community brewing philosophy to life in a tasting room experience inclusive of brewery tours.

This year’s Fine Food Australia event has come to a close for 2024 with a massive turnout over a whirlwind four days at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.

A new survey from the Good Food & Wine Show has confirmed that the rising cost of living is affecting how people wine and dine, with 71.7 per cent of respondents revealing they are eating out less often.