Australian ag-tech company, MEQ, has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its MEQ Camera V2 Technology for accurately and precisely measuring the yield and quality of beef.

From outright abstinence to Dry January and the rise of no-alcohol products, moderation is reshaping the global beverage alcohol landscape. The latest research from beverage alcohol data and insights leader, IWSR, looks at the complex and ever-changing trend variations among different age groups and markets.

Australian wine consumption is undergoing a significant transformation, according to the inaugural State of the Grapes report, a collaboration between Wine Australia and Endeavour Group. The new data uncovers large scale shifts in the nation’s palates, giving insight into what the wine shelves of the future could look like.

Buderim Ginger has been inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in recognition of its world class ginger products and distinguished global reputation. The company was founded in 1941 by five Buderim ginger farmers in response to a global ginger shortage during World War II.

Western Australia’s first AgTech-focused landing pad, PropaGATE, is bringing global innovation to the state’s doorstep, connecting international solutions with local industries to address real-world challenges, starting with wastewater in beer production.

Entries are now open for the 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, an annual opportunity for Australian winemakers to have their wines benchmarked against peers and receive feedback from expert judges to improve quality and inspire innovation.

The Western Australian Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program is working to connect talented STEM students with food and beverage businesses across the state.

Digital freight and logistics platform, Ofload, is continuing to push for growth and strategic expansion – with the appointment of former WiseTech Global group financial controller, Harmen Fredrikze, as its new chief financial officer.

The Women Founders and Funders Singapore Pitch Showcase is returning on 5 November, to spotlight and celebrate women-led entrepreneurship as a driving force in building regenerative food systems and resilient economies.

New Zealand’s largest independent spirits company, Scapegrace Distilling Co., is taking over its Australian distribution from 1 August – employing a direct to market approach that aims to accelerate its growth in the country.

Despite established links between R&D, productivity, and economic growth, Australia’s investment in large business R&D has fallen 24 per cent to $2.9 billion – half that of peer countries, a report commissioned by the Business Council of Australia (BCA), Atlassian and Cochlear has found.

Reg Weine has resigned as CEO and managing director of infant formula company, Bubs Australia. He had been in the role since August 2023, having joined the board as a non-executive director in April that year. His replacement, Joe Coote, starts immediately.

Israeli biotech start-up, Novella Innovative Technology, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Metaphor Foods, the innovation arm of ingredients and processing company, Hela APAC.

Asahi Beverages has partnered with OzHarvest and Rural Aid to help deliver support to the community, providing more than $1 million in funding over the next three years as part of its new Asahi Beverages Community Partners Program.

The global food industry is at a reckoning point – caught between the promise of high-tech solutions and a growing hunger for something far more fundamental: real food. The more advanced the science gets, the more consumers are left wondering: where did the food go? Fascin8Foods founder and CEO, Jenny Joseph, writes.

Global software company, Ideagen, has acquired two leading specialist software platforms, Authenticate and Safefood 360°, aiming to create an end-to-end ecosystem for compliance and transparency across the global food industry.