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Foodbank Australia has appointed Kylea Tink as its new chief executive officer, effective 27 October. She will take over the position from Brianna Casey, who is stepping down after being in the role since June 2016. Read more
Welcome to the latest issue of Food & Drink Business. As the end of the year approaches at a rate of knots, this edition reveals the sector is showing no signs of slowing down. From large-scale builds to rethinking rum and non-alc beverages, this edition scales all aspects of the sector. Our processing and packaging tech feature looks at the latest equipment and its application, while our cover story with Neogen offers a rethink on how businesses approach food safety (hint: it's not a cost centre).
In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, talks with Michelle Thomson, GM of Kerry ANZ, about current market and consumer trends and how companies can maximise opportunities for success.
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.
Gluten-free brewery, TWØBAYS Brewing Co, has undertaken a crowd sourced funding campaign via OnMarket, with registration for early access now open.
The Queensland government has released its Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy 2025-2030 and Action Plan, aiming to establish a stronger, more competitive industry.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has granted over $12 million to McCain Foods, Sugar Australia, and Blackmores, to trial and demonstrate low emission technologies for process heat, reducing the reliance on natural gas.
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with TAFE NSW to reduce food waste in hospitality, with the launch of an online course supported by a $200,000 NSW EPA Business Food Waste Partnerships Grant.
Pure Foods Tasmania (PFT) chair, Malcolm McAully, says the company is “no longer chasing volume for its own sake”. PFT’s portfolio includes Woodbridge Smokehouse, Tasmanian Pate, Daly Potato Co., and The Cashew Creamery.
Steets ice cream brand manufacturer, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), says its $30 million investment in the Minto facility in southwest Sydney brings more automation and advanced manufacturing technology to the business. The Minto factory makes nearly three million ice cream servings a day.
Bubs Australia chair, Katrina Rathie, has resigned after four years on the board and two years as chair. She joined the company during a period of significant change, including the ousting of founder, Kristy Carr, and executive chair, Dennis Linn.
Australian packaging innovator TomKat Global Solutions has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Thai Sekisui Foam and Sekisui Foam Australia, marking a major step in its expansion into Southeast Asia.
PKN EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne-based technology company Phantm has launched Phantm AI, an image-based tool designed to turn packaging visuals into structured data that helps FMCG brands identify cost and waste reduction opportunities. PKN speaks to Ed Whitehead, head of strategy at Phantm.
Currie Group has appointed Adam (Toddy) Todd as business development manager for NSW, further strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting customers across the region.
