The Australian dairy industry continues to navigate a complex and uncertain period. RaboResearch senior analyst – Dairy and Consumer Foods, Michael Harvey, provides an overview of the global market.

How Lite n' Easy transformed from being synonymous with weight loss and dieting to a wellness brand focused on healthy convenience to tap into the competitive ready meal market.

Kellogg ANZ has appointed FMCG veteran Peter Crane as research and technology director. Crane was most recently executive director of Future Foods Company and previously Mars Food Australia.

Mount Franklin has partnered with Coles to support SecondBite, donating 20 cents from each purchase of specially marked 20 x 500ml packs sold at Coles stores nationally.

The a2 Milk Company chief operating officer Shareef Khan has resigned, saying he wants to spend more time with his family and explore other pursuits. Khan has been with the company since 2012.

The Queensland government has updated its 10-year Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap, providing guidelines on how companies can adapt to the state’s clean energy and decarbonisation agenda.

Coles Group recorded growth in group sales revenue and gross retail sales during Q1FY22 as consumer shopping behaviour normalised. Price inflation rose 0.2 points to 7.6 per cent.

Global beverages business Refresco Group B.V. has bought Australian beverage manufacturer Tru Blu Beverages, saying the acquisition is the start of its future footprint in the region.

A South American and Saudi joint venture, Minerva Foods Australia, has acquired privately owned Australian Lamb Company, which has been operating for 30 years, for $400 million.

US private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners, which floated Costa Group in 2015, has acquired a 15 per cent stake in the Australian fresh produce business.

CEO of Bega Cheese Paul van Heerwaarden has announced his resignation, with the dairy giant's chief operating officer Pete Findlay stepping into the role.

The Albanese government’s first budget sees the end of the Morrison government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy grants scheme to make way for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NFR), with major funding commitments to boost skills and stimulate manufacturing in regional areas announced by federal treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers.

Result Group has brought 'natural branding' to the Australian market, with the new EcoMark non-contact, safe laser marking and labelling system that creates an image on fruit and vegetable skin.

More than $500 million was invested in Australian AgriFoodTech start-ups last year, AgFunder's inaugural report into the sector has found, with 2022 looking to grow even more.

With Food & Drink Business LIVE just two weeks away, it is time to meet our panellists for the breakfast forum, where we will be analysing the theme, Business Not as Usual.

Treasury Wine Estates has acquired French winery Château Lanessan to strengthen its multi-regional luxury Penfolds portfolio. It will also double Treasury Wine's production capacity in France.