Happy New Year! Sure, it’s February but the year is still young. This time last year there were rumours of a virus impacting China, but an optimism it would all be sorted out by the end of Chinese New Year. A simpler time.
We have a cracker of an issue for you to get the year underway.
Editor's Pick
Our Rising Star this month is the Indigenous-owned non-alcoholic beer company Sobah. Clinton and Lozen Schultz launched the Australian first in 2017 and showcase the flavours and health benefits of native ingredients in the beer. From page 8.
Trends and more trends. Our annual feature goes deep on what is trending and why. Whether it is how consumers are choosing products, the type of product on the rise, or how people are purchasing goods, we have it covered. From page 16.
Australian Food Cold Chain Council executive director Greg Picker said 2021 is the year to act on the first detailed study of the industry, which was completed last year. Read from page 38.
Select Harvests managing director Paul Thompson talked about working in a volatile agribusiness, the company’s trajectory and the good things that came from COVID-19. From page 26.
We also have our inaugural The Fast Five - five quick questions with an industry leader, this time featuring Robert Giles, CEO of SPC. Check it out on page 50.
This issue's features
Trends Forecast – from page 16
Fresh Produce – from page 26
Dairy Business – from page 32
The Cold Chain – from page 36
