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TasFoods says its sale of the former Betta Milk processing site in Burnie, Tasmania has fallen through. CEO, Joshua Fletcher, said the company is seeking damages and will look for a new buyer. Read more
Every week, Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, brings you the latest news from the food and beverage manufacturing sector. This week: SPC, Woolworths and Relex, Fair Supply, Stomping Ground, Australian Food Pact and Banksia Awards, Coca-Cola Foundation, and The Hive Awards.
Congratulations to The Hive Awards finalists for 2025! This year's entries continued the high standards of innovation and excellence set by the inaugural program in 2024. The 2025 winners will be announced at a long lunch in Sydney on 8 May, so book your tables now. We can't wait to see you there!
In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, is joined by City Larder co-founders, Robbie and Rebecca Bell, and Commonwealth Bank’s GM for Small Business VIC/TAS, Tess McCormack.
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.
Fonterra will be closing its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July, citing the company’s revised strategy from September 2024 as the reasoning, which outlines a prioritisation of higher value ingredient production.
Nominations are open for the 2025 New South Wales Export Awards, recognising the contribution of exporters to the economy and celebrating New South Wales made products, ingenuity and innovation.
Australian Vintage has appointed Tom Dusseldorp as CEO, as Craig Garvin steps down. Dusseldorp joined the winemaker in 2022 as CCO and was responsible for marketing and brand strategies in the local and global markets.
The Naturally Good Expo is gearing up for 2025, taking place at the ICC Sydney from 26-27 May, with the announcement of finalists for the Naturally Good Awards program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Naturally Good Expo, highlighting a decade of progress and innovation in the natural and organic sectors.
End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has appointed Tristan Butt as CEO, after former CEO and founder, Dr Steve Lapidge resigned in February. EFWA is Australia’s national organisation dedicated to driving coordinated action on food waste.
Bubs Australia’s second consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow might seem insignificant ($0.5 million) in isolation, but when compared to the prior corresponding period (pcp) of almost $11 million outflow, it has given the company cause to be upbeat.
Mars Wrigley Australia has made a significant investment in local manufacturing, commissioning a new production line at its Asquith facility in NSW to boost capacity and drive packaging sustainability.
Packaging professionals attending the Australasian Packaging Conference next week are invited to join an insightful session, 'Packaging Voices: Global Innovation Snapshots from IPPO', with contributions from top global packaging journalists.
Orora has launched Orora Express, a new customer portal that allows cans customers to see their packaging designs take shape in real-time, including viewing life-like 3D renders of can artwork.
