QLM Labelmakers is creating a new division, qlmflexibles, with innovative print businesses Luminar and Read Labels & Packaging, targetting the digital and FMCG flexible packaging markets.

In a New Zealand first, Fonterra and Nestlé have launched a five-year project to create a commercially viable net zero carbon emissions dairy farm and an opt-in GHG farmer support pilot program.

The Albanese government introduced legislation this week for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NFR), its replacement to the coalition’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Industry and science minister Ed Husic says the NFR is a “nation-building fund” and one of the largest peacetime investments in manufacturing in Australia’s living history.

Woolworths' annual Supplier of the Year Awards were held this week, recognising suppliers' excellence across 18 categories, including PepsiCo awarded product launch of the year for its Simply range.

As Endeavour Group heads into its busiest trading period, Dan Murphy’s is embracing new technology in stores to meet its lowest price guarantee commitment.

Latest research from analysts GlobalData predicts the Australian ice cream market will expand to $2.7 billion by 2026, as public outdoor mobility and tourist arrivals increase.

Ready meal specialist My Muscle Chef officially opened its new $55 million facility today, giving the company capacity to grow from producing 500,000 meals a week to 1.2 million and employing 600 people. Food & Drink Business was there.

Coles has launched its annual Christmas Appeal with food rescue charity SecondBite, and will distribute Christmas hams to community food charities across Australia.

Mars Wrigley Australia’s move to paper-based wrappers for its Mars Bar, Snickers, and Milky Way chocolate bar lines marks a world-first for the company and will be rolled out nationally from April next year.

The federal government made three key announcements regarding improving diversity and the number of women in STEM, including Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith continuing as Women in STEM Ambassador.

Melbourne based food waste start-up Forkful has received a local government grant to launch its platform across 27 suburbs in Melbourne’s southeast.

Lo Bros has launched Not Soda, described as an impact-led range in collaboration with Independent retailers Ritchies and Drakes, with a mission to clean up the ocean.

Southern Premium Vineyards, PSP Investments’ platform that owns Australian vineyards, has acquired 35 properties from, and entered a long-term grape supply agreement with, Casella Family Brands.

Coles is expanding the distribution of its own brand carbon neutral beef range, following a successful launch in April in Victoria, to include New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.

The Food Ministers’ Meeting says it accepts the advice from the Food Regulation Standards Committee on the regulatory requirements of foods produced by cell culture and precision fermentation.

In what has been a remarkable year for Bubs Australia, the infant nutrition company has been named Australian Exporter of the Year at the annual Australian Export Awards hosted by Austrade.