The country’s top certified organic producers have joined together to form the Organic Development Group (ODG) to present a united voice on issues, such as the need for domestic regulation of the word ‘organic’.

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) says the three new appointments to its Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) bring extensive experience in the implementation of sustainable practices and industry connections to the table.

Board directors of Maggie Beer Holdings have unanimously elected Susan Thomas as chair, following Reg Weine being appointed CEO at Bubs Australia.

Nourish Foods has entered voluntary administration after an investment deal with a major retailer collapsed. The healthy snack company had stalled its third equity raise to pursue the agreement.

Treasury Wine Estates has created a new executive role following the planned departure of its Group CFO Max Young. The new, and first, chief financial & strategy officer is Stuart Boxer.

Yowie Group has acquired chocolate brand, Ernest Hillier for $375k. Yowie bought the parent company, Chocolate and Confectionery Company, which went into voluntary administration in June.

The Arnott’s Group has released its third annual Sustainability Report, recording headway in the areas of emissions reduction and tracking, packaging recyclability and sustainable sourcing of ingredients.

Nestlé Australia says the $2 million state-of-the-art water saving technology it has installed at its factory in Gympie, 2.5 hours north of Brisbane, Queensland, will save 45 million litres of water a year.

Fine Food Australia is gearing up for one of its biggest shows in its 39-year history. With demand for First Nations food products currently at a high, top Indigenous businesses and experts will be a major drawcard at this year’s event.

Danone Australia and New Zealand has appointed Kathy Cavill as GM for the region. Cavill has served at the company for over eleven years, most recently as marketing director.

In this series, Food & Drink Business revisits its Rising Star alumni. Our regular Rising Star feature in the print magazine profiles founders and their young companies, selected for innovation, creativity, tenacity, and potential. This week, we catch up with Gippsland Jersey’s Sallie Jones.

Bubs Australia's turbulent and challenging FY23, has been confirmed in its results, recording a $107.4 million statutory net loss before tax and 32.7 per cent drop in total revenue to $60.1 million. Newly appointed CEO Reg Weine said, “We are well progressed to get Bubs back to growth and being cash flow positive.”

Engineers from RMIT University have found a way of making stronger concrete with used roasted coffee grounds, to give the product a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfill.

Zipform Packaging has opened its new $8m manufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria, for linear formed composite packaging, doubling the company's production capacity and expanding its footprint on its Western Australian base. The opening ceremony was attended by customers, suppliers and key industry stakeholders.

Costa Group’s 1HCY23 results showed impressive international growth and a mixed performance on the domestic front. Costa reiterated a takeover by Paine Schwartz Partners was uncertain.

Family-owned Handpicked Wines has acquired House of Arras from Accolade Wines. Accolade announced in May it was looking to sell the premium brand because it no longer fit the rest of its portfolio focus.