The Australian Government has announced $15.9 million in new grants for projects that are supporting more women to study and build careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

When Roma Foods decided it was time to create a gluten free pasta brand, it turned to Melbourne-based design studio Disegno for the brand and pack design, with flexible packaging printed by RollsPack.

Woolworths Group says the sale of 5.5 per cent ($636 million) of its stake in Endeavour Group will be used on new investments and general business, acquiring 55 per cent of Petspiration the next day.

Entries close on 25 January for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA), which are co-ordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

Sustainable grape-based spirits brand Feels Botanical was born out of an idea between two friends to create a holistic drinking experience, bottling ‘feels’ and moods for any occasion. Pippa Haupt spoke to co-founder Blake Vanderfield-Kramer.

Federal industry minister Ed Husic says Round 24 of the Cooperative Research Centre grants program is open, creating more opportunities to close the gap between research and commercialisation.

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has signed a landmark five-year partnership with ASM Global to exclusively supply non-alcoholic drinks to some of the biggest entertainment venues in Australia.

As 2023 gets underway, Coopers Brewery begins construction on its $50 million brand new home, which will include a visitor centre, microbrewery and whisky distillery.

For Harvest B co-founder and CEO Kristi Riordan, the opening of the company’s – and country’s – first plant-based meat ingredients facility is the first step in fundamentally change the way we produce food.

In a global first for KitKat, Australia's number one chocolate bar will trial a paper packaging wrapper on the KitKat four-finger 45g variant. An on-pack QR code allows consumers to voice their views on the pack.

Endeavour Group says the acquisition of Cape Mentelle Winery in Western Australia’s Margaret River is an important step in building the group’s Paragon Wine Estates fine wine portfolio.

JL Lennard has appointed Paul Meischke as its new CEO, taking over from David Boekemann, to lead the expansion of the packaging and processing machinery and food service equipment supply company.

Following a global search, Maggie Beer Holdings has appointed the joint managing director of Goodman Fielder ANZ, Kinda Grange, as its new CEO and managing director.

Australian family-owned fresh juice processor Grove Juice has launched new packaging putting indigenous artists in the spotlight, and on kitchen benches. Seven ‘limited-edition artworks adorn new packaging on its two-litre juice range.

Barilla has changed its blue box range packaging after 25 years, the new pack is currently rolling out to stores across Australia, and is made from virgin fibre paper sourced from responsibly managed forests, helping to reduce approximately 126,000kg of plastic annually worldwide.

Asahi Beverages has entered a landmark new partnership with the AFL, as part of a four-year deal, a range of beverages including Gatorade and Cool Ridge water will become the new official drinks of the AFL.