Wide Open Agriculture and My Foodie Box are collaborating on plant-based products in the first commercial use of WOA’s Buntine Protein. Plans to expand into eastern states are also underway.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will host an an industry webinar on 8 November, exploring the key challenges and opportunities of reducing Australia's food waste.

The Australian wine market is forecast to grow by 4.1 per cent between 2021–2026 as the impacts of Covid reduce, data and analytics company GlobalData reports.

A cherry supply chain traceability pilot is underway with Cherry Growers Australia and Agriculture Victoria looking to strengthen on-farm traceability for cherry exporters into high-value markets.

As part of Australia’s critical infrastructure, food and beverage manufacturing is subject to federal security legislation that came into effect in April. Michael Murphy from Fortinet outlines how to build a secure risk management program.

Nescafé, Nestlé's largest coffee brand has introduced the Nescafé Plan 2030, outlining extensive plans to make coffee farming more sustainable.

An updated global standard for seafood traceability systems has been launched, with representatives of the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability, visiting Australia to promote its changes.

Mars Wrigley Australia has revealed its latest results and achievements across its sustainability initiatives as the confectionery manufacturer begins cocoa research in Far North Queensland.

Australian cultured meat start-up Vow has opened the first of two planned cultured meat facilities, with its first commercial product on track for launch in Singapore by then end of the year.

Asahi Beverages has acquired the premium adult soft drink brand Strangelove. Founded in Byron Bay in 2013, Strangelove has differentiated itself through eclectic flavours and branding.

The ACCC has launched two internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and fake or misleading online business reviews.

A binding agreement between Bubs Australia and Chinese manufacturer HUG will produce a premium Bubs China label formula range as well as renew an existing goat formula slot in China.

According to Euromonitor International, nearly 40per cent of Australians are snacking between meals during the day. Euromonitor senior analyst Ayusha Amatya explains the fundamental shift underway with consumers’ eating habits.

Coles has dropped prices on a further 150 products until 31 January 2023. The 'Dropped & Locked' campaign builds on its August announcement of price reductions on more than 1100 products.

SPC has entered the better-for-you beverage market with Helping humans, a range of ‘cause driven' canned sparkling waters with active botanicals to help consumers "drink good and do good".