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The federal government is calling on submissions in response to its discussion paper, Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. It is the first step in the direction of re-establishing a national food plan, something Australia hasn’t had for 12 years. The goal is to deliver an outcomes-based practical strategy that is not “a strategy for strategy’s sake” that sits untouched on a shelf, the government said. Read more
TOMRA Food has appointed Peter Lamb as vice president, head of sales for TOMRA Fresh Food. The new role aims to strengthen TOMRA’s global support of fresh fruit and vegetable packhouses.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has opened applications for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards. This year, the awards include an independent judging panel by the Banksia Foundation.
The company behind coconut brand COYO, Co Yo Partners, is being sued by its UK licensee, Coconut Planet, after a woman died from anaphylaxis in 2017.
Salad topper brand Pimp My Salad has partnered with equity crowdfunding platform, Equitise, to raise up to $500k and accelerate its growth plans to become a pantry staple.
Kids confectionery will be removed from checkouts in all Woolworths supermarkets, and more healthier food choices with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 or above will be rolled out on the front and back of food aisles from the end of next month.
From 1690 to 1720, piracy reigned supreme in the Caribbean. While that era is long gone, fruit piracy is very much alive. Source Certain worked with WA Farm Direct to safeguard Bravo apples.
AgriFutures and consultancy RMCG have completed the first ever deep dive into quantifying the scale of waste in Australia's ag sector; Anne-Maree Boland from RMCG looks at solutions to a large problem.
ASX listed TasFoods says it is selling Shima Wasabi to Hillwood Berries Tas because it couldn’t scale Shima to a level that would justify it being kept as a core brand.
Jägermeister will join the Spirits Platform portfolio effective 1 September, as the exclusive distributor to Jägermeister in Australia, taking over from Brown-Forman.
Jalna Dairy Foods has issued a recall on two of its products sold through Coles, IGA, Woolworths and independents after microbiological contamination (E. coli) was detected in the yoghurts.
Supported by a $471,000 grant from the Australian Government, Hort Innovation in partnership with Freshcare and Fresh Markets Australia are on the lookout for emerging supply chain traceability technologies.
The MD of Nespresso New Zealand, Stefan Vermeulen, has been appointed Nespresso Oceania MD, replacing Jean-Marc Dragoli, who is now global head of Nespresso Authorised Brands, based in Switzerland.
Australian apéritif brand Rhubi Mistelle will move forward on major expansion plans after bringing onboard new investors and advisors, including former Vanguard founder James France and industry figure John Gakaru.
Food packaging exists for many reasons, but it no doubt plays a vital role in the sustainability of the food system. Cath Cornaggia from Avery Dennison looks at the challenges and opportunities being faced by this critical component of the food and beverage sector.
Lark Distilling says its net sales forecast for 2HFY23 is $7.4 million, down on 1H’s $9.6 million, due to one-off sales, a more challenging trading environment and drop in consumer confidence.
Ten years ago, three engineers decided to create a different kind of water management company. As Hydroflux, the result of that decision, marks its first decade, Kim Berry speaks to the founders and CEO Julia Seddon.
