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After being rejected by 33 manufacturers, former lawyer turned beverage producer, Mark Curry, found the right blend of vitamins, superfoods, nootropics and herbal active ingredients to create Savvy Beverages.

Good Drinks Australia says a $750,000 grant from the Western Australian government will go towards improving operational efficiencies, including funding civil works and site upgrades.

Australian cold-pressed oil manufacturer Plenty Foods says its latest release, a super high oleic safflower oil, will “shake up” the $920 million edible oil category.

Mondelēz International has partnered with food rescue organisation SecondBite, starting with a donation of more than 50,000 servings of Cadbury Dairy Milk Easter Eggs and Bunnies ahead of Good Friday.

Arista Cereals, a joint venture between CSIRO and French farmer-led co-operative, Limagrain, has exclusively granted Allied Pinnacle the licensed patents for High Fibre Wheat in Australia.

The NRL has entered a multi-year extension of its partnership with Asahi Beverages, which will see its existing sponsorships with Asahi's business divisions Carlton & United Breweries and Asahi Lifestyle Beverages consolidated into one agreement.

A significant risk to Australia’s biosecurity was prevented when biosecurity officers secured 38 tonnes of risk material, including boxes of turtle meat, frog meat, plant products, avian meat, pig meat, beef meat, and raw prawns.

Cadbury has flipped the model of the traditional Easter egg hunt to rely on sound, instead of sight, working with FutureLabs to develop new technology, making the tradition more accessible.

Sustainability Victoria is calling on food and beverage manufacturers keen to support the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in funding through the Victorian government’s Circular Economy Business Support Fund and the Circular Economy Innovation Fund.

New chair for FIAL

The Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre (FIAL) has announced Professor Roy Green will replace Dr Michele Allan as chair, as she steps down after four years in the role.

As the barcode turns 50, GS1 says next-generation barcodes, such as two-dimensional QR codes, ‘promise to once again change our lives in new ways’.

For more than a century, the Bega Group has been a proudly Australian owned purpose-led business, producing some of the country's most iconic brands. Following its acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks, Bega approached The Edison Agency to refresh its corporate brand to better reflect the expanded operations.

Coles has entered into a binding agreement to acquire two automated milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) for consideration of approximately $105 million.

The second annual State of Australian Startup Funding report says the highs of 2021 were derailed by a global economic slowdown in 2022. While the Australian landscape is robust and maturing, there is much to do for gender equality and diversity.

Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) has reported Buntine Protein has been well received as a key ingredient in a variety of food applications such as milks, cheeses, dips, baked goods, and noodles.

Visitor registrations are now open for Naturally Good, which this year will see new event additions, and the launch of the Conscious Consumption Zone, highlighting products that demonstrate positive social, economic and environmental impact.