The installation of a 20-megawatt electrode boiler at Fonterra’s Edendale plant in New Zealand is the latest step for the dairy giant to stop using coal by 2037.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is set to undertake a 12-month inquiry into pricing within the supermarket industry, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at the National Press Club on Thursday (25 January). 

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has revamped its membership structure and the benefits with each level to continue its commitment to creating a connected Australian manufacturing ecosystem.

A major change to the packaging of popular Australian confectionery brand Allen's is on its way, with a makeover seeing the reduction in plastic it uses equivalent of the weight of 4.6 million Snakes Alive lollies.

Chobani Australia has cut the plastic content by almost half in the packaging for its Gippsland Dairy 160g stirred yoghurt products, by removing the black plastic lid and plastic spoon-in-lid.  

The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Scheme’s (ABAC) new Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code came into effect on 1 January. ABAC is encouraging those involved in the marketing of alcohol to complete its free one-hour online training course. 

Teriyaki, matcha, and gochujang are some of the flavours leading or gaining traction with Australian taste buds, Kerry’s 2024 Taste Charts reveal. The charts are the result of 12 months' research into 13 individual regional markets.

Tasmania’s first licensed distillery, Lark Distilling Co, has appointed non-executive director, Domenic Panaccio, as chair, following the resignation of David Dearie. Panaccio has a background that includes 20 years at Fosters Group.

One of Australia’s most well-known craft breweries, Wayward Brewing, has gone into voluntary administration with around $2 million in debts, as the Independent Brewers Association calls for federal government action to support the industry.

The food and beverage industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of new competitors, advancements in technology and evolving consumer demands. In the face of these dynamic shifts, digitisation presents a valuable opportunity to navigate and master these changes.

Spinifex Brewing Co, based at Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA), is set to ship its first batch of beers to Peru after formalising a distribution deal with Gussman Enterprises.  

The George Institute for Global Health is calling for a comprehensive definition of added sugars found in processed foods, after its research found around 60 per cent of Australian food products contained some form of added sugar.

Exports by Victoria’s food and fibre sector grew seven per cent last year to $19.6 billion, the state’s latest Food and Fibre Export Performance report found. Two thirds of its exports went to Asia, while the state accounts for 24 per cent of the national total.

Founder of Kakadu Kitchen, Bininj man Ben Tyler, developed his passion for bush foods growing up in the Northern Territory. He recently completed a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest food rescue organisations, OzHarvest, to create 'Conscious Beverage'. Kim Berry speaks to Tyler about his commitment to share the heart of Bininj-Mungguy country with Australians and the world.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says a Federal Court decision that PepsiCo is liable for royalty withholding tax is a landmark decision. It was the first time a court had considered the diverted profits tax (DPT) since it was introduced in 2017. PepsiCo may appeal the decision.

Diageo has launched a campaign with its Bundaberg Rum brand against the Australian Tax Office’s current excise duty on spirits. Bundaberg Rum is currently taxed at 63 per cent per litre.