Australian food tech company Magic Valley has created a cultivated lamb meat prototype free from animal by-products in what it says is a world first.

Parent company of Made With Plants, PlantAsia, and Get Plant’d, Cale & Daughters will manufacture plant-based cheese and meat products in a joint venture with Israeli agricultural co-operative Vgarden.

With participants in the federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit back at their day jobs, attention has turned to the initiatives agreed to.

Dan Murphy’s is holding ‘on the spot’ job interviews until 11 September, hoping to recruit 2200 casuals as it gears up for the Christmas/summer trading period.

Frucor Suntory has appointed its first ever CMO as the company continues to expand its presence in Oceania. In March, the company announced plans for a $400m beverage production facility in Qld.

Nick Hazell, chair of the Alternative Proteins Council and CEO/founder of v2food, looks at changes needed in the global food system and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The NoLo alcohol market has taken off in recent years. Pippa Haupt spoke to David Jackson about how his own sobriety goals drove him to create the Beneficial Beer Co.

We are entering the fourth major era in food processing. Dr Anneline Padayachee outlines what this means and how nutrition will be the foundation.

Conversations with tea growers in Sri Lanka inspired Julie Hirsch to add to her beverage brand portfolio and help combat climate change. The result is Mullin, a spice infuser for red wine.

Maggie Beer Holdings says Goulburn Valley Creamery has signed a binding, unconditional Share Sale and Purchase Agreement for dairy asset St David Dairy for $1.6 million.

With the Modern Manufacturing Expo on in Sydney later this month, Gold Sponsor MYOB will be showcasing how business management solutions are key when looking to scale-up operations.

Coles Group has entered into a three-year partnership with Sydney WorldPride 2023 and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, becoming the Presenting Partner until 2025.

After a turbulent couple of years, The A2 Milk Company reported double digit growth in FY22 and announced a NZ$150 million share buyback.

Compassion Creamery founder Sarah Qian studied chemical engineering, completed her thesis on cancer research, and was a management consultant before finding her true calling, making the world’s first oat crème cheese, Compassion Creamery.

This issue is laden with stories of innovation, collaboration, and leadership. From cutting edge traceability technology, to vegan cheese, Murray cod to zero alc wine, there is a story for you.

In FY22, Bubs Australia recorded its first profit with earnings driven by the release of a new formula, high growth in all channels, a resurgence of the daigou market and its accelerated entry into the US.