The Victorian government released details on its container deposit scheme, set to begin in November, with some of the country's largest beverage companies the scheme operator.

Latest findings from IWSR show that although stated alcohol spend is falling in many markets, consumer confidence about finances and the future is trending more positive than in 2022.

New Zealand beverage brand Ārepa has closed its latest pre-Series A round at $2.96 million with a range of high profile investors including Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson and Comvita founder Alan Bougen.

Meat delivery subscription service Our Cow says the calibre of people it has attracted to its board and other senior leadership roles reflects its business model and growth trajectory.

The Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards are back after a three-year hiatus with a new five-category format to better reflect the ‘needs, wants and expectations of Australian food producers’.

Just over 10 years ago, craft brewery Young Henrys was founded by two friends wanting to shake up the Australian beer scene. The team’s efforts in balancing profit and purpose have culminated in its B Corp Certification.

Independent wine review panel, The Real Review, has unveiled its Top Wineries of Australia for 2023 after tasting more than 10,000 wines, with Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines taking out top spot.

DHL Supply Chain says a deal with Nestlé Nespresso S.A to provide logistics and fulfilment services in Sydney and Brisbane, extends the existing partnership that includes Italy, Brazil, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

Billson’s has breached the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) for a second time, with packaging that appeals to minors, using colours and names of soft drinks and confectionery.

There has been movement on the board at Bubs Australia, with Dennis Lin resigning as chair, non-executive board member Katrina Rathie elected chair, and FMCG veteran Reg Weine joining the board.

Norco is Australia’s oldest and last operating 100 per cent farmer owned dairy co-operative. Food & Drink Business caught up with CEO Michael Hampson and Manufacturing GM Ben Menzies on recovery from the 2022 floods and how diversification is key to future success.

Brown Family Wine Group has announced the certification of their Tasmanian vineyards, Heathcote vineyard, and two winemaking sites in Milawa and Launceston under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia scheme (SWA).

Norco has partnered with the Black Dog Institute to raise funds and provide easy access to online mental health support tools for its farmers, their families and people living in regional communities across the nation.

James and Rhys Williamson were looking to ways they could help their customers guarantee produce provenance and increase sales. It resulted in Orijin Plus, a technology platform to help FMCG businesses succeed on a global level, which has launched in Singapore.

Foodmach’s Technology Products (FMTP) division has unveiled its latest product, the Instant Palletiser, catering to lower-speed and lighter-duty palletising applications in the Australian market.

Industry minister Ed Husic says the discussion paper on developing a National Robotics Strategy will look at the opportunities and challenges for industries when it comes to adopting robotics and automation.