Alcoholic beverage company, Lion, is continuing its ongoing partnership with Pacific Airshow Gold Coast – taking place over the weekend from 16-18 August.

Alcoholic beverage company, Diageo Australia, has conducted a global recruitment process to fill the commercial director and new head of premix growth positions on its leadership team.

Hyper-fermentation biomanufacturing start-up, Cauldron Ferm, is one of the first five recipients in the federal government’s $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP), which was announced in the 2023 budget.

The window for delivering fresh products is small, with shifting consumer preferences and supply chain disruptions. But by leveraging advanced forecasting capabilities and integrating diverse data sources, Dr Madhav Durbha from Relex Solutions says manufacturers can significantly reduce waste and ensure fresher products for consumers.

Research led by the University of Auckland has shown New Zealand grocery prices have risen so rapidly over the past six years that families on benefits can no longer feed children healthily.

The government has released its new National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities, outlining the long-term vision for Australia’s science and research system.

The West Australian government says an industry-led strategy aims to boost craft beer production in the state, tripling either the volume or value of locally produced beers over the next 10 years.

ADM category marketing manager Nutrition ANZ, Melissa Przydacz, reports on modern snacking trends, as consumers are gravitating toward food options that fit seamlessly into their hectic lifestyles.

New Zealand based agritech and foodtech accelerator, Sprout Agritech, has appointed Sandhya Sriram as its new CEO, replacing Gil Meron, who has been leading the company for three years.

A research study coming out of the US has suggested that replacing sugary drinks and snacks at checkouts with healthier options can be an effective and implementable step in helping consumers make better food decisions.

A study published in The BMJ has shown that children and adolescents across the world consumed 23 per cent more sugar sweetened beverages in 2018 than they did in 1990, with a corresponding rise in obesity.

A Federal Court ruling that outlined how one of the biggest corporate collapses in recent years occurred and a divestment with a non-cash impairment of hundreds of millions of dollars dominated the headlines this week.

The Halliday Wine Companion has announced its Award winners for the year, celebrating some of the nation’s top wines, winemakers, viticulturists and wineries in its guide to all things Australian wine.

A Food Standards Australia New Zealand survey suggests that nutrition is the most valued food property for consumers, with three quarters stating that they look for dietary information on labels – but over a third do not trust on-pack labelling.

Secretary-General for the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, Satya Tripathi, will headline this year’s AltProteins 24 conference on 10 October. Tripathi joins more than 40 speakers from around the world coming to Melbourne to discuss future food systems and alternative proteins. 

In its tenth year, the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ASDA) has celebrated Australia's best spirits and distilleries in the Victoria Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds. More than 80 gold medals were awarded this year.