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The federal government is calling on submissions in response to its discussion paper, Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. It is the first step in the direction of re-establishing a national food plan, something Australia hasn’t had for 12 years. The goal is to deliver an outcomes-based practical strategy that is not “a strategy for strategy’s sake” that sits untouched on a shelf, the government said. Read more
In this episode of PLAY, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry looks at the major news stories of July. The executive appointments, grand openings, acquisitions, and more.
Welcome to the June/July issue of Food & Drink Business magazine. We catch-up on the latest for the RTD market with Lion's director of RTD and Spirits, Albertus Lombard, and furthering our Beverage Business feature T Garage provides its insights on natural beverages and opportunities for brands. And while winter is upon us, it is certainly not dampening the joy and success of this year's Hive Awards as our wrap-up and gallery attest. These stories and so much more are ready for your reading. Enjoy.
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.
Bacardi-Martini Australia (BCA) says its new distribution agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will transform the Australian footprint of the family-owned company’s portfolio.
Nourish Ingredients' plant-based fat, Tastilux, is ready for commercial sales to US food manufacturers and brands, after the primary ingredient was cleared by the FEMA Expert Panel and received GRAS status.
With an expected EBITDA of $50 to $68 million and a net loss after tax of -$27 to -$40 million – compared to -$4.1 million and -$182.1 million respectively in FY24 – Synlait Milk says its year-on-year performance and overall result is a “marked improvement”.
FY25 had headwinds and tailwinds for Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), with double-digit earnings growth coming from a growing luxury wine portfolio and Californian winery DAOU delivering its first full year contribution. While the company commits to a luxury-led business model, its premium wine portfolio continues to create headaches.
Vanguard Luxury Brands, Lion’s craft spirits distribution business, will be the exclusive Australian distributor for Maison Ferrand. Its brands include Planteray Rum, Citadelle Gin and Ferrand Dry Curaçao.
Eighteen emerging New South Wales food and beverage producers have been granted $4500 by the state government to exhibit within the Flavours of New South Wales zone at leading trade show, Fine Food Australia 2025.
On the outskirts of Brisbane, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) has unveiled its latest investment in its Richlands facility. The $75 million can line, primarily for Monster Energy products, is the largest line for CCEP globally, with the capability to process up to 120,000 cans per hour.
While UN negotiations to deliver a legally binding plastics treaty have ended in deadlock, Australia remains aligned with the High Ambition Coalition and is progressing domestic efforts on plastics recycling infrastructure and circular economy policy – though decisive action on packaging reform remains stalled.
Reporting solid FY25 results, Amcor marks a milestone year with the completion of its transformational acquisition of Berry Global, and signalling strong earnings and free cash flow growth in FY26.
Orora has delivered a solid result in FY25, completing its transformation into a focused, market-leading beverage packaging provider, with growth in revenue and earnings across its key divisions, despite challenging global conditions and tariff-related headwinds.
