In an industry-first for the Australian pet food sector, pet food manufacturer Prime100 is rolling out its new premium dog food product line in Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart packaging system, which has involved a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its Melbourne production facility that will pave the way for global expansion.

Bulla and Coles have teamed up for the Three Million Meals campaign, raising funds for SecondBite with the aim of providing the equivalent of three million meals for Australians in need.

ALDI has released its Making Sustainability Affordable report, revealing a 12 per cent reduction in plastic packaging since 2019, prevention of a further 5,500 tonnes of plastic from entering circulation in 2022; an 82 per cent diversion of waste to landfill; and an expansion of its chiller door trial.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of its second review of the Food and Grocery Code. The Code was introduced to improve standards of business behaviour in the food and grocery sector, including the conduct of retailers and wholesalers towards suppliers.

More than 400 people from the alternative protein sector convened in Melbourne today (4 October) for AltProteins23, the largest event for the industry in the southern hemisphere.

Precision fermentation company, Eden Brew, has reached the $25 million funding goal for its Series A capital raise, with a sizeable investment from the Victorian government seeing the company relocate from Sydney to Victoria.

Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has announced its transition from a federally funded Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre to an independent, industry-led, not-for-profit organisation.

Former Asahi Beverages Group CEO, Robert Iervasi, has joined the board of SPC Global. Iervasi left Asahi in June, after 16 years with the company.

One of Australia's largest fresh produce companies, Perfection Fresh, is celebrating 45 years in business. Michael Simonetta, CEO and son of its founder Antonio (Tony) Simonetta, said his father would be ‘immensely proud’ of its operations today.

Planning a facility expansion is a major investment in time and money. CDE Design Solutions' managing director Peter Sackett outlines how to ensure your project is a success.

Ready meals company Beak & Johnston officially opened its $110 million pastry and ready meals production facility in Arndell Park, equipped with the latest pastry and ready meal production technology.

Winners of the 2023 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards have been announced, with a record 86 distillers submitting a product. For the second year running, the Best Distiller award went to South Australia’s Fleurieu Distillery for its Don Quixote and Tapestry whiskies.

The full-scale deployment of GS1 QR codes at Mildura Fruit Company has marked a milestone in maintaining the safety and quality of citrus fruits for consumers, both domestically and abroad.

As the world grapples with difficult questions about the climate crisis, sustainability, health and nutrition, the need to develop a more secure food system is an imperative. Pippa Haupt explores ADM’s Alternative Protein Deep Dive Report into the potential for the sector to play a role.

Kellogg Australia and Yume are continuing their relationship to curb foodwaste, and launching a campaign with social media foodie grandma, Nonna Fina, to host the ‘Nonna’s Never Waste’ workshop.

Australia’s inaugural two-day National Disaster Preparedness Summit saw 250 crisis management, response and recovery specialists from governments, industry, community, and the not-for-profit sector come together as the country prepares for a hot, dry spring and summer.