Perfection Fresh is one of four suppliers the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is alleging engaged in price fixing when supplying fresh produce to ALDI over seven years from 2018 to 2024. Read more
Personalised food, sustainability, alternative protein sources, and the growing influence of private labels are major themes for the food and beverage sector. A recent webinar hosted by Anuga and its knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, identified key trends currently at play and emerging.
From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. Founded in 1925, it is one of Australia’s largest independent media companies. This year marks a centenary of storytelling.
Food & Drink Business presents its annual flagship Top 100 Food & Drink Companies Report for 2024. Compiled in collaboration with IBISWorld, the report ranks by revenue Australia’s biggest players in the food and drink sector. It’s your go-to industry resource into Australia’s largest manufacturing sector.
The New South Wales government has invested $5.72 million into key regional projects, including $2.5m to Grove Juice for the opening of a new bottling line and $2.27m for Staughton Group to develop a Regional Demonstration Hub for chilling and freezing.
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has completed its acquisition of China Mengniu Dairy Group’s subsidiary, Yashili New Zealand’s, Pokeno plant for around $282 million.
Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) recorded a loss of $24.3 million in FY25, a marginal improvement on the $28.2 million in FY24. MBH chair, Mark Lindh said despite the loss, measures taken over the last six months have put the company in a good position for a strong 1H26.
After a difficult start to the year, including a CEO changeover, antibiotic backlash, and a loss of RSPCA certification, Huon Aquaculture is partnering with TasmaNet to deploy digital infrastructure and smart technology – aiming to drive innovation and sustainability in its salmon farming.
The supply chain arm of Woolworths Group, Primary Connect, is making moves to reduce fuel reliance, with electric prime movers supplied by Toll Group being deployed at the company’s Moorebank distribution centre, which was completed in November 2024.
TasFoods Poultry division revenue fell 20 per cent in 1H25, with the company citing the continued oversupply of mainland sourced poultry in the Tasmanian and mainland market. The company reported a net loss after tax of $3.6 million, a 29 per cent improvement on FY24 prior corresponding period (pcp).
Made Group brand, Cocobella, has undertaken a recall of its entire range of coconut yoghurt products, after milk was found in several small batches.
Victoria is a step closer to establishing its first advanced chemical recycling plant for soft plastics, following EPA Victoria’s approval of a Development Licence for APR Chemcycle.
The iQRenew SPEC facility in Taree, NSW, opened its doors yesterday to stakeholders across industry and government, demonstrating at scale how household soft plastics can be turned into a valuable resource. PKN was there.
SPSA has named the newly appointed members of the inaugural Stakeholder Advisory Council to support the development of Australia’s national soft plastics product stewardship scheme.