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.

Woolworths has signed an eight-year deal with SmartestEnergy Australia to supply all its energy needs in the ACT and New South Wales. It means the retailer will achieve its 100 per cent renewables by 2025 goal in the state and territory.

Manufacturing firms need strategies to handle cost blowouts and an understanding of how to develop a pricing policy that helps deal with inflation. Jessica Olivier from RSM Australia outlines how.

South Australia’s largest dairy processor, Beston Global Food Company, says the “sudden and dramatic escalation in inflationary pressures” have caused a rethink of its business strategy.

Two Birds Brewing, Australia’s first female founded brewery, has closed less than two years after its parent company Fermentum was bought by Lion. Founders Jayne Lewis and Danielle Allen have blazed a trail for diversity and inclusion in brewing.

Tucker’s Natural is the first food and beverage company in the southern hemisphere to run a pilot of Sigreen, Siemens’ net zero emissions tool.

B2B food event Fine Food Australia is returning to Sydney this year, with registrations now open. The event will be held at the International Convention Centre over four days from 11-14 September.

In partnership with Forage Built, Yalumba has released the second wine in its Homefullness series. Proceeds from the wine’s sales will go towards establishing Forage Built’s innovative, sustainable housing village to help people experiencing homelessness.

In the latest chapter of the drama that is Bubs Australia 2023, the board has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for shareholders to vote on a resolution to oust the current board.