Teriyaki, matcha, and gochujang are some of the flavours leading or gaining traction with Australian taste buds, Kerry’s 2024 Taste Charts reveal. The charts are the result of 12 months' research into 13 individual regional markets.

Tasmania’s first licensed distillery, Lark Distilling Co, has appointed non-executive director, Domenic Panaccio, as chair, following the resignation of David Dearie. Panaccio has a background that includes 20 years at Fosters Group.

One of Australia’s most well-known craft breweries, Wayward Brewing, has gone into voluntary administration with around $2 million in debts, as the Independent Brewers Association calls for federal government action to support the industry.

The food and beverage industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of new competitors, advancements in technology and evolving consumer demands. In the face of these dynamic shifts, digitisation presents a valuable opportunity to navigate and master these changes.

Spinifex Brewing Co, based at Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA), is set to ship its first batch of beers to Peru after formalising a distribution deal with Gussman Enterprises.  

The George Institute for Global Health is calling for a comprehensive definition of added sugars found in processed foods, after its research found around 60 per cent of Australian food products contained some form of added sugar.

Exports by Victoria’s food and fibre sector grew seven per cent last year to $19.6 billion, the state’s latest Food and Fibre Export Performance report found. Two thirds of its exports went to Asia, while the state accounts for 24 per cent of the national total.

Founder of Kakadu Kitchen, Bininj man Ben Tyler, developed his passion for bush foods growing up in the Northern Territory. He recently completed a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest food rescue organisations, OzHarvest, to create 'Conscious Beverage'. Kim Berry speaks to Tyler about his commitment to share the heart of Bininj-Mungguy country with Australians and the world.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says a Federal Court decision that PepsiCo is liable for royalty withholding tax is a landmark decision. It was the first time a court had considered the diverted profits tax (DPT) since it was introduced in 2017. PepsiCo may appeal the decision.

Diageo has launched a campaign with its Bundaberg Rum brand against the Australian Tax Office’s current excise duty on spirits. Bundaberg Rum is currently taxed at 63 per cent per litre.

Fresh produce company Perfection Fresh is being sued by 12 women who worked at its Two Wells Glasshouse north of Adelaide. The United Workers Union says it is one of the biggest cases against workplace sexual harassment and assault ever brought before the Federal Court.

Melbourne-based cheese manufacturer, That’s Amore Cheese, has appointed former Nestlé managing director, Marco Alghisi, as the company’s new CEO.

Global ingredients company Tate & Lyle says the Australian Patent Office has upheld its allulose syrup patent application claims covering the manufacturing process and use of the syrup.

Eighth Day Foods says a major advancement in its patented rapid solid state fermentation technology opens the door for a whole range of pulses and seeds to be used as well as solving the challenges other plant-based protein manufacturers have not been able to. It's looking for investors to help bring it to market. 

Coldstream Brewery has updated its visual identity and rolled this out on its packaging. While changing a brand's design may come at the risk of confusing customers, this execution has risen to the challenge

The latest round of the WorldStar Packaging Awards has seen Australian and New Zealand companies receive the third highest number of wins in the world, just behind Japan and Germany.