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Health and wellness food company OMG Group has reported FY26 net sales of around $6.1 million, up 49 per cent on the $4.1 million recorded in FY25. The company says it is expanding its Woolworths ranging, moving its matcha operation into commercial fulfilment, and establishing its first international distribution channels. Read more
The National Food Council has released the key feedback gathered from stakeholders regarding the proposed scope of Australia’s National Food Security Strategy, announced in March 2025 and expected to be released in mid-2027.
Pure Foods Tasmania has closed FY26 with customer receipts up 30 per cent and its quarterly operating cash outflow more than halved, as the diversified food manufacturer continues its shift from restructure to growth.
The federal government has appointed two new directors to the Wine Australia board to help strengthen the organisation’s role in supporting the wine sector – Darryn Hakof and Stephen Strachan.
One of Australia’s largest dairy processors, Lactalis Australia, plans to phase out manufacturing at its Longwarry dairy factory, before shutting down the site in the first half of 2027.
Chocolate and confectionery company, Yowie Group, has posted a US$0.9 million (AU$1.3 million) first-half profit, reversing a US$4.66 million (AU$6.7 million) loss a year earlier.
Kim Berry brings you the highlights, trends, and innovations on show as foodpro 2026 comes to an end. See you all on the show floor in 2029. Sponsored by Bürkert Australia.
Kim Berry brings you the highlights, trends, and innovations on show at foodpro 2026. From Day 3: cleaning the air, more soft serve - this time ube, and a lesson all about collagen. Sponsored by Bürkert Australia.
An investigation by the ABC has uncovered alleged provenance fraud across major tomato products brands, with more than 22 per cent of tested samples not matching the claimed country of origin. Industry says the claims expose wider concerns over Australia’s inadequate food labelling and testing requirements.
Wine Australia and Vinehealth Australia are co-investing to modernise South Australia’s Vinehealth Vineyard Register and align it with the National Vineyard Register – a project announced in February following several difficult years for the Australian grape and wine sector.
Premium olive oil producer, Oasis Olives, has acquired the Alto Olives brand. The company stated the union of the Alto portfolio with Oasis Olives marks an exciting new stage in both businesses' evolution.
Digital printing is opening new opportunities for customisation and shorter production runs, and boosting flexibility, as Lindy Hughson learns from Matt Johnson at Trimatt.
Winners of the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards (AISA) have been announced, recognising champion Australian distillers including St Agnes, Nil Desperandum Rum, and Maidenii.
Kim Berry brings you the highlights, trends, and innovations on show at foodpro 2026. From Day 2: giving Individual Quick Freezing a good shake, high protein, high fibre, no added sugar soft serve ice cream, ingredients for your feelings, and GLP-1 companion drinks. Sponsored by Bürkert Australia.
Lindy Hughson spoke with Andrew Leslie and Dale Collinson from Automation & Robotic Technologies, exhibiting at foodpro for the first time with a suite of robotic automation solutions.
Lindy Hughson spoke with Detpak's Mark Rohrlach about how design and manufacturing advances are helping brands transition away from difficult-to-recycle materials.
Lindy Hughson spoke with Paul Cunningham from Epson about the latest ColourWorks label printers, designed to give food manufacturers greater flexibility through on-demand colour label production.
