The Australian manuka industry says the UK Intellectual Property Office’s decision to reject a New Zealand’s application to trademark the words “manuka honey” is “a victory for common sense”.

Food and beverage companies are coming to the party with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras now underway and running until 6 March.

Food markets will remain “highly dynamic” for the year ahead as supply chains continue to feel the effects of the pandemic, Rabobank’s latest outlook report says.

With organic certification secured for its lemon myrtle plantations in Far North Queensland, Australian Native Products has its sights set on growing the global market.

Schmitz Cargobull and Scully RSV have joined forces for a refrigerated transport fleet solution to service the nation. Kim Berry spoke to Scully’s GM Cameron Hogg on what it means for the business.

The continuing pandemic has fundamentally changed so many things we once took for granted and accelerated certain technologies. Futurist Tony Hunter looks at what this means for the future of food?

Australian online health and wellness business The Healthy Mummy Holdings has been acquired by ASX listed Halo Food Co for $17 million. Founded by Rhian Allen in 2010, THM had a recorded revenue of roughly $21 million and a normalised EBITDA of $4 million.

Australian plant-based foods company Fënn Foods has appointed Tony Rowlinson its new CEO after a successful $3 million capital raise earlier this month, with fund manager Bombara Group investing.

Woolworths Group recorded $31.9 billion in revenue, up 8 per cent on the prior corresponding period, in what CEO Brad Banducci called, “one of the most challenging halves we have experienced”.

Continued growth in ecommerce and own brand products are two standouts in Coles Group’s half yearly results, with sales peaking over the Christmas period.

After a bruising 2021, The a2 Milk Company says its 1H FY22 results were in line with expectations and should see the company deliver revenue growth in FY22.

While Ingham’s reported solid financial results in 1H FY2, CEO Andrew Reeves warns the second half will be significantly impacted by Omicron.

Kerry Group acquired two biotech firms in the last two months, building the taste and nutrition company’s capabilities in enzyme engineering, fermentation and bio-process development.

In each issue of Food & Drink Business magazine we ask an industry leader five questions about their working life. This month we talk to Goodman Fielder Australia joint MD Kinda Grange.

A sevenfold increase in freight rates on key global trade routes over the last two years is driving an investigation by the global competition alliance Five Eyes.

Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) transformation into a premium omnichannel business has the company on track to meet a group revenue guidance of $100m for FY22 following strong 1HFY22 results.