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Bega Cheese says costs directly related to Covid will exceed $40 million for FY22. In a trading update, Bega said it is expecting a normalised EBITDA of $175-$190 million.

Two years in the making, Coles is launching its own brand, certified carbon neutral beef range in Victoria, with a national rollout planned over the next 12 months.

The Australian Food & Grocery Council says manufacturers can no longer absorb increased costs that have been exacerbated by the pandemic and geopolitical instability.

Beverage manufacturer Made’s latest product, ReMilk, is a 100 per cent lactose free dairy milk, with half the sugar and 50 per cent more protein.

Kim Povlsen took the helm of Universal Robots in March 2021. In this article for Food & Drink Business, he looks back on his first year.

Incoming regulations and standards are making the case plain: food manufacturers need to prepare for a digital food supply chain.

A World Trade Organisation and World Economic Forum report says pairing emerging technologies with international policy coordination could propel global trade and accelerate economic recovery.

Rebranding an icon

Rebranding one of Australia’s most iconic confectionery brands to secure a sweet future was the goal for Robern Menz as it revamped and renamed to Menz.

GrainCorp, CSIRO, and v2food are collaborating on a $4.4 million plant-based protein research project, with the goal to reduce the reliance on imported ingredients.

Each issue of Food & Drink Business we ask an industry leader five questions about their working life. In April we talked to the founder and CEO of Bubs Australia Kristy Carr.

Digital marketing intelligence platform Pathmatics has revealed which chocolate brands are spending big on digital ads, with cultural calendar moments like Easter a huge opportunity for FMCG brands.

Australia and New Zealand’s first-ever alternative proteins conference, AltProteins, will be held in Melbourne on May 17. More than 20 speakers across 11 sessions will discuss this dynamic sector.

Food processing company In2Food has acquired Sydney-based fruit and vegetable supplier MD Provodores for an undisclosed sum.

Nestlé has unveiled the $90m expansion of Purina PetCare’s production facility in Blayney, boosting wet cat food production by 120%.

Ferrero has suspended operations at its plant in Arlon, Belgium and expanded the list of recalled products following salmonella being found.

As Four Pillars Gin unveils the $7 million dollar upgrade to its Healesville headquarters in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, the distillery announced it is the first carbon neutral gin distillery in Australia