Today, 3 May, marks the first of a series of public hearings by the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources as part of its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing in Australia.

The fifth Food and Agribusiness Network’s Meet the Makers event was held on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this week, with the entrepreneurialism, innovation and talent of the region’s food and beverage producers on display. Food & Drink Business was there.

South Australian disability services provider Bedford is partnering with Leyton Property and Leyton Funds to build a $45m state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing hub in Adelaide’s north.

The international owner of freeze-dried coffee brand Moccona has launched legal action against local coffee manufacturer Vittoria, alleging its 400-gram glass jar is “deceptively similar” to Moccona’s.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) says consumers want to buy independently certified sustainable tuna, but struggle with limited options and are confused by the myriad of green claims on packaging.

Ready-to-serve cocktail company Worksmith says it is on track to $4 million in revenue this financial year, only two years after entering the market, with EG Funds and former CUB CEO Peter Filipovic on board.

Following the launch of its alcoholic post-mix machines, Moon Dog will now offer its Razzler and new Boozy Pub Classics range in post-mix, making the machines a fully customisable offering for venues.

In a nation that has long been captivated by coffee, a new ready-to-drink format is becoming increasingly popular. Josh Wheeler from Frucor Suntory writes about the market and why Australia’s can’t get enough.

Little Creatures has announced it has transformed The Camfield – Australia's largest pub – into a Little Creatures microbrewery, marking the beer’s second outpost in Western Australia.

A group of Australian academics says switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients. Their computer modelling found that swapping meat and milk for plant-based alternatives isn’t a simple switch when it comes to our health.

Long Paddock Cheese is an ambitious new project in Australian cheesemaking, showcasing traditional production methods and establishing a school to teach professional-level dairy techniques. Tim Grey talks to founder, Alison Lansley.

Purpose led tech start-up Yume says a grant from the federal government will fast track development of its plug and play technology helping food manufacturers commercialise surplus food at scale.

Payment terms set-up during the pandemic will become permanent for small suppliers, Endeavour Group says. The group introduced 14-day payment terms as part of its pandemic support initiative in March 2020.

A series of sustainability workshops for wine makers will provide information on how to achieve sustainability certification and work towards carbon neutrality, organisers say.

Twelve months after Coles launched its own brand certified carbon neutral beef, the range is now available nationally, with Western Australia joining the fold.

Beverage company Lo Bros says its impact-led drinks brand Not Soda has removed 34,000 kilograms of plastic from the ocean around Batam and Bintan islands in Indonesia, equivalent in weight to one million plastic bottles.