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An RMIT research project has found phenolic extracts from the roselle plant could help create a health food product that is effective in interfering with the formation of fat cells.

There's a strong line-up of finalists in the 2023 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation and Design Awards – the PIDA Awards – with the high number of outstanding innovations across 11 categories demonstrating the depth and breadth of design expertise for which the ANZ region is fast becoming renowned.

At the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre’s (FIAL) recent Building Collaborative Ecosystems Summit, Senator Tim Ayres, assistant minister for manufacturing and trade spoke of Australian ingenuity when it comes to food production and agriculture.

When food allergies impacted Anita Brodian's coffee consumption, she took matters into her own hands. From corporate marketer to founder of cold brew coffee label Dark City Foundry, Brodian shares her career jump and entry into the dynamic beverages industry with Pippa Haupt.

Australian biotech firm Provectus Algae says an investment from CJ BIO, the leading global supplier of fermentation-based bio-products, will accelerate its commercialisation efforts.

Following an inaugural sell-out event in 2022, alternative proteins think tank Food Frontier says AltProteins23 will allow for more delegates and more concurrent events.

Covid’s impact on Generation Z shifted it from a generation of non-drinkers to one with very specific alcohol habits. Knit CEO and founder, Aneesh Dhawan, writes about what it takes to appeal to this market.

Food and Agribusiness Network’s annual Meet the Makers event is set to return to the Sunshine Coast on 2 May, with record numbers attracting quality growers, manufacturers, and producers.

Following the launch of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) last week, key stakeholders from industry, academia, and government have come together to share information on programs that will be run in the precinct.

REDcycle has accepted the offer made by the big two supermarket chains to take responsibility for the 12,400 tonnes of soft plastic stored by REDcycle in warehouses around the country, ahead of being declared insolvent today.

The food and beverage sector is one of the top three industries making questionable environmental claims, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has found.

Australia’s largest fully integrated cold-chain logistics provider, Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics, has gone into receivership, with KordaMentha appointed receiver.

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia's Impact Report for FY21–22 has revealed 75 per cent of Australia's wine and grape growing regions are now committed to implementing sustainability practices.

Cost and value for money are driving forces for consumers this year, while they’re still determined to sample new experiences, ensure personal wellbeing and increase expectations of brands’ performance. Kim Berry takes a look at Innova Market Insight’s Top 10 Trends.

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement is a landmark agreement providing Australian producers with a first-mover advantage in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Austrade trade commissioner to India, John Southwell, outlines the benefits for Australia’s food and beverage sector.

A state-of-the-art precinct in the Shire of Murray, Western Australia, is set to advance and accelerate agrifood, food, and beverage innovations in the state.