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.

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.

Hydration supplement company, LVL UP, was co-founded in 2021 by Melbourne-based entrepreneurs, Madison Verrocchi and Austin Xenos, aiming to create a better-for-you beverage additive for everyday hydration. Food & Drink Business spoke with the team about the company’s rise and hydration market trends in Australia.

CeMAT Southeast Asia is set to return from 19-21 May 2025 at Singapore EXPO. Bringing together leading technology and service providers, the trade show will offer a one-stop hub for the latest in intralogistics, robotics and automation, warehousing, supply chain management, and materials handling.

Dan Murphy’s has revealed the winners of its inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards, celebrating the company’s team of wine merchants choices of Best, Best Value, and Best International wines across a variety of categories, spanning red, white, sparkling, rosé, and alternative styles.

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.

When Remedy Drinks was first launched in 2012, kombucha was virtually unheard of in Australia. Food & Drink Business spoke with Remedy Drinks COO and head brewer, Steve Byrne, and CMO, Georgie Vile, about the rise of kombucha, and its unique production characteristics.

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.  

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.

MasterFoods is set for the upcoming federal election and the highly anticipated democracy sausage season, with a limited-time rebrand of its classic Tomato Sauce to Democracy Sauce.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released an Issues Paper and is seeking stakeholder submissions to inform its review of the Australian chicken meat industry, announced in March.

Nestlé brand, Uncle Tobys, has signed on for a three-year partnership with the Heart Foundation, aiming to help Australians understand the benefits of including rolled oats in their everyday diet.

With rising costs and lower profits challenging Australian breweries, global automation company and member of the Independent Brewers Association, SMC Corporation, is helping companies stay competitive by integrating smart technology into the production line.

Mars Wrigley Australia has invested $6.5 million into its Asquith gum and mints factory, commissioning a new production line which the company says will increase capacity by more than 60 per cent.

Western Australian producer, Brownes Dairy, has been put up for sale according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR), as one of its biggest lenders, China Mengniu Dairy, calls in its $200 million loan. A reduced demand for milk in China and the current positioning of the global market could be driving the decision.