Wide Open Agriculture rounded out its busy 2023 with its new German subsidiary, WOA Germany, selling and delivering its first order of lupin protein isolate since the merger. WOA CEO Jay Albany said it was a “truly momentous achievement”.

As back-to-school approaches, Perfection Fresh and Sesame Street have joined forces to highlight the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption. Not-for-profit A Better Choice! is also on board for the five-week project.

Coles has appointed lawyer Jenny Linsten as its code arbiter in accordance with the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. She replaces Jeff Kennett who had been in the role for almost 10 years and will start on 15 February.

Provenance science company Source Certain has released an origin verification program for the coffee industry. It provides fast and evidence-based validation of coffee country-of-origin claims.

Flour and bakery manufacturer Allied Pinnacle is building an 11,800 square metre purpose-built distribution centre (DC) in Ravenhall, Melbourne. The facility is set to open in 2025.

Hills Cider Co has been acquired by the Jetty Road Publican Group and signed on with Craft Revolution as its new distributor. The Jetty Road Group includes ex-CUB CEO Peter Filipovic and other investors.

Years in the making, Top Shelf International (TSI) has released Act of Treason, a 100 per cent agave spirit made from its dedicated agave farm and distillery in Queensland’s Whitsundays region.

Cape Byron Distillery has taken over the sales and distribution for Australian vermouth brand Regal Rogue and grape spirit label Feels Botanical. Both are now available through Cape Byron sales representatives and wholesalers.

Plant-based meat pioneer v2food has acquired plant-based ready-meal brand, Soulara, and announced a new business Flexitarian Meal Solutions to house it and v2food’s new fitness ready-meal brand Macros.

In a first for its Australian business, Mondelez International has released an economic and social report on its local operations, revealing how it contributed nearly $1 billion to the Australian economy.

Scott Hadley has resigned as CEO from TasFoods and will step down on 28 March. His replacement is CFO Josh Fletcher, and the current financial controller, Leanne Pritchard, will become CFO.

After a successful $14 million share placement, Bubs Australia raised a further $3.4 million through a share purchase plan (SPP). Funds will go towards its expansion in the US and application for permanent access.

Riverina-based company, Meditrina Beverages, has acquired the family-owned winery Warburn Estate. Warburn was established in 1968 by the Sergi family.

Keybridge Capital Limited announced an off-market takeover offer for Yowie Group at 3.4 cents per share. Keybridge has 35.5 per cent interest in the company and attempted a takeover in 2019.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released new data revealing 63 per cent of all wild-caught prawns in Australia are now certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard, the world’s benchmark for sustainable fishing.

Tea company Dilmah has partnered with The Salvation Army to help Australians in need this holiday season, donating 15 cents from every specially marked pack sold between October and January.