KM Packaging has set up a business entity in Australia, its second biggest export market, with Tammy Spencer appointed as the business unit manager for ANZ.

New packaging from Cadbury Australia, designed by Bulletproof and supplied by Amcor, features iconic sporting moments to drive support for local clubs. A QR code on pack enables consumer participation.

For Woolworths, with more than 1400 stores serving 22 million customers a week, onboarding suppliers efficiently is critical. GS1 Australia, MessageXchange, and Colladium developed the solution.

Montague managing director Scott Montague has been elected chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance. AFPA unanimously elected Montague to take over from Fresh Select’s John Said.

Mountain Culture Beer Co has won the GABs Hottest 100 Champion of 2022 with its Status Quo Pale Ale. Brewed by DJ and Harriet McCready, the juicy New England Pale Ale outshone 2140 other beers.

Strong growth in Australia and the US for Bubs Australia was offset by China’s Covid-zero policy, which it has recently abandoned. The company expects accelerated growth in H2FY23.

An alternative protein application centre (APAC) has received a $2.2 million grant from the New South Wales government to develop scalable designs and large-volume manufacturing.

Boldly, a plant-based food brand, has announced the launch of its range of 100 per cent vegan seafood, including calamari, salmon and tuna sashimi, shrimp, crab sticks, and white fish filets.

Following an independent expert’s valuation, Bega Cheese will sell its 49 per cent share in Vitasoy Australia Products to joint venture partner Vitasoy International for $51 million.

The establishment of Epicurean Food Group’s (EFG) multi-million-dollar, vertically integrated mushroom production facility has Adelaide poised to become the exotic mushroom capital of Australia.

New Zealand’s Manuka Honey Appellation Society's campaign to trademark and claim ownership of “Manuka honey” has suffered another setback, withdrawing its appeals on rulings in the UK and EU.

Gold Coast business Plant Doctor has launched a new business, AgTech Freeze Drying, adding freeze drying to its manufacturing capabilities to produce freeze-dried powdered products.

International technology group GEA says research in its New Food Frontiers report found at least a quarter of all food could be made from alternative proteins by 2040.

Coles has launched the latest Nurture Fund round, with SMEs able to apply for grants of up to $500,000. The fund is open to companies with less than 50 full time employees and $25 million in annual revenue.

The food and beverage industry will explore new avenues for products, sourcing, and technology to become better equipped for the unexpected, says Infor ANZ VP and MD, Jarrod Kinchington

New research from Brewers Association of Australia shows Australians are leading the world when it comes to the consumption of lower strength beers, finding that over 30 per cent of beer sales in Australia are now mid, low or zero strength.