Tetra Pak has partnered with Mandatory Spirit Co to package cocktails into aseptic cartons produced in Victoria, allowing an 18 month unrefrigerated shelf life.

Milklab used its stand at the MICE to successfully showcase a sustainable building material made from recycled waste, including long-life milk cartons and coffee cups.

Halo Food Co has gone into voluntary administration 18 months after buying health and wellness company, The Healthy Mummy, for $17 million dollars. Its other brands are functional beverage Tonik, milk powder manufacturer Key Dairy, and fudge range Gran’s.

In a project that wasn’t without disruption (largely thanks to Covid), The Arnott’s Group officially commissioned its $65 million automated distribution centre today (30 August).

Harry Jenkins has retired as ABAC independent chair after a five year tenure and is succeeded by Tony Smith as ABAC marks 25 years of promoting responsibility in alcohol marketing.

The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) celebrated the second Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards (ACEA), awarding 328 Gold, 187 Silver, and 96 Bronze medals, and 36 Category Champions.

Noumi reported a 5.6 per cent increase in revenue in FY23 to $551.6 million, led by the perpetual popularity and growth of Milklab plant-based milks, and a significant turnaround in Dairy and Nutritionals.

Bubs Australia has appointed board member and non-executive director Reg Weine to CEO and MD. Bubs chair Katrina Rathie said Weine’s appointment came at a critical time for the company.

Schneider Electric's Sustainability Index 2023 survey of over 500 decision-makers across corporate Australia has found businesses recognise achieving net zero emissions as a key driver for economic competitiveness and climate resilience, but many companies are not acting quickly enough to address it.

Founder and CEO of Chocolate On Purpose, Fiona Harrison, has won the Business Pivot Award at the 2023 AusMumpreneur Awards, which recognise women successfully balancing motherhood and business.

Long-term partners Chobani and Foodbank Victoria are trialling Food for Good Markets, a targeted food relief program allowing families in Greater Dandenong to select the essentials they need from the safety of the schoolyard.

Located on the outskirts of Canberra, family owned smoked meat producer Poachers Pantry is now in its 32nd year. As the second-generation takes the reins, a refurbishment will see brand new smoking equipment installed for the first time since it began. Pippa Haupt spoke to general manager Lauren Allen.

Maggie Beer Holdings reported $88.7 million in revenue for FY23, a 1.4 per cent drop on last year, and wrote down Hampers & Gifts (HGA) by $12.5 million.

Bega has acquired Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy from TasFoods for $11 million. The deal includes the brands, plant and equipment, and a perpetual, royalty free licence to use the Pyengana Dairy brand.

Sprout Organic has entered a new distribution deal with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API), expanding its availability through the networks of Soul Pattinson and Priceline Pharmacies.

The rise of plant-based diets reflects the era we are in, where health and environmental consciousness reign supreme. This seismic shift has seen a proliferation of plant-based food manufacturers along with questions about how these products are made. As the industry experiences a recalibration, founder and CEO of mushroom-based food company Fascin8foods, Jenny Joseph, reflects on the sector and the role mushroom-based innovation can play.