Billson’s has breached the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) for a second time, with packaging that appeals to minors, using colours and names of soft drinks and confectionery.

There has been movement on the board at Bubs Australia, with Dennis Lin resigning as chair, non-executive board member Katrina Rathie elected chair, and FMCG veteran Reg Weine joining the board.

Norco is Australia’s oldest and last operating 100 per cent farmer owned dairy co-operative. Food & Drink Business caught up with CEO Michael Hampson and Manufacturing GM Ben Menzies on recovery from the 2022 floods and how diversification is key to future success.

Brown Family Wine Group has announced the certification of their Tasmanian vineyards, Heathcote vineyard, and two winemaking sites in Milawa and Launceston under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia scheme (SWA).

Norco has partnered with the Black Dog Institute to raise funds and provide easy access to online mental health support tools for its farmers, their families and people living in regional communities across the nation.

James and Rhys Williamson were looking to ways they could help their customers guarantee produce provenance and increase sales. It resulted in Orijin Plus, a technology platform to help FMCG businesses succeed on a global level, which has launched in Singapore.

Foodmach’s Technology Products (FMTP) division has unveiled its latest product, the Instant Palletiser, catering to lower-speed and lighter-duty palletising applications in the Australian market.

Industry minister Ed Husic says the discussion paper on developing a National Robotics Strategy will look at the opportunities and challenges for industries when it comes to adopting robotics and automation.

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.