Australian consumers are seeing significant price increases across dairy products – with milk prices having risen at the fastest rate since records began, according to a new report by Rabobank.

Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, has launched KerryNutri Guide, a new tool that will support manufacturers to optimise the nutritional profile of products while being aware of the various front of pack regulations.

Australian boutique coffee maker Hunt and Brew has announced its entire product range including white milk and cold brew are now being made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, as well as being 100 per cent kerbside recyclable.

Rabobank has announced the appointment of Mark Wiessing as CEO for Rabobank Australia and regional manager Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Peter Knoblanche, who will retire in May following 27 years with the bank.

Federal minister for industry and science, Ed Husic, outlines the federal government’s goal to revitalise industry and the role the food and beverage sector has in those plans.

With manufacturers under pressure to meet Net Zero targets, Foodmach CEO Earle Roberts looks at how Line MES can help fix an urgent problem.

In the final issue for 2022, Food & Drink Business brings you the year in review, what lies ahead, and its annual Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report. Federal industry minister Ed Husic writes about his goals for the sector, while industry leaders Tanya Barden from the Australian Food & Grocery Council and Geoff Parker from the Australian Beverages Council provide their take on the state of play in their jurisdictions.

Indigenous owned company, SupplyAus Holdings has appointed Nerida Brink head of food and beverage and its new ‘coffee guru’ following its acquisition of Aromas Coffee Roasters.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners says its new canning line will process up to 1700 cans every minute, help meet growing demand for canned beverages, and advance sustainability and gender equality goals.

QLM Labelmakers is creating a new division, qlmflexibles, with innovative print businesses Luminar and Read Labels & Packaging, targetting the digital and FMCG flexible packaging markets.

In a New Zealand first, Fonterra and Nestlé have launched a five-year project to create a commercially viable net zero carbon emissions dairy farm and an opt-in GHG farmer support pilot program.

The Albanese government introduced legislation this week for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NFR), its replacement to the coalition’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Industry and science minister Ed Husic says the NFR is a “nation-building fund” and one of the largest peacetime investments in manufacturing in Australia’s living history.

Woolworths' annual Supplier of the Year Awards were held this week, recognising suppliers' excellence across 18 categories, including PepsiCo awarded product launch of the year for its Simply range.

As Endeavour Group heads into its busiest trading period, Dan Murphy’s is embracing new technology in stores to meet its lowest price guarantee commitment.

Latest research from analysts GlobalData predicts the Australian ice cream market will expand to $2.7 billion by 2026, as public outdoor mobility and tourist arrivals increase.

Ready meal specialist My Muscle Chef officially opened its new $55 million facility today, giving the company capacity to grow from producing 500,000 meals a week to 1.2 million and employing 600 people. Food & Drink Business was there.