Sustainability professionals are switching gears in the face of overwhelming demand for net zero emissions targets. Cress Consulting CEO Julia Seddon looks at the benefits for business.

With a federal election breaking all social distancing rules and breathing down the neck of the federal government, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg offered up a budget with the main feature being $8.6 billion in one-off handouts.

The brightest star in the Treasury Wine Estates firmament, Penfolds, has launched its first global brand theme, Venture Beyond, representing a strategic shift from fine wine to global luxury icon.

Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12m penalty for anti-competitive conduct regarding distribution agreements for ice creams sold in petrol stations and convenience stores.

Leading global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group officially opened its expanded operations in Campbellfield, Melbourne, strengthening its regional footprint.

It started with a premium artisanal cold brew coffee and has grown to include small batch soft drinks and very tasty collaborations. This is Mischief Brew. Kim Berry talks to cola creator extraordinaire Dan Cox.

Brownes Dairy is the first in Australia to package its milk in Tetra Pak Craft unbleached cartons, made from renewable plant-based materials that are recyclable, sustainably sourced, and chain of custody certified.

Accolade Wines and ecoSpirits have partnered to launch a closed-loop wine distribution system and new circular wine packaging technology in a pilot program run out of the Sydney-based wine ecoPlant.

A $60 million commitment from the federal government to build an advanced soft plastics recycling industry has been welcomed by industry groups and business.

The global food tech market is forecast to grow to $484 billion by 2027. VentureCrowd CEO Steve Maarbani looks at how it will revolutionise the health and wellness market segment.

While chicken remains Australian’s firm favourite protein, the pandemic and associated supply chain woes allowed other poultry offerings to fly. Peter Bedwell talks to one producer, Game Farm.

The Turbine Collaborative Food & Beverage Manufacturing Precinct on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has received a further $33.4m from the federal government.

An initiative funded by industry and delivered by scientific tech company Source Certain has been recognised for its achievements in strengthening the provenance of Australian prawns.

Turning lesser cuts of red meat into value-added protein powders, and developing high-protein legume crops are some of the ways Australia can tap into the $13 billion global protein market, CSIRO says.

In this issue we showcase businesses pushing the boundaries, trying new things, and innovating beyond measure.

Start-up TUI Foods is determined to turn the food chain on its head and rebuild it into an equitable and sustainable model that could be adopted globally.