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.

Food, agricultural, and marine waste will be turned into nutritional ingredients and protein rich feed at a BioFactory being built by Deakin University, in partnership with RMIT and Monash University.

Australia produces enough food for 75million people every year, yet we have a significant hunger problem. Foodbank Australia CEO Brianna Casey is at the forefront of finding solutions.

Aseptic carton packaging systems and solutions specialist SIG and Australia’s iconic stock brand Massel have partnered to bring the most advanced sustainability solutions in aseptic cartons to Australia.

With less than a month to Easter, it’s time to put the weight loss campaign/no sugar commitment to one side and commit to the cocoa bean. Food & Drink Business takes a look – and taste – at what’s on offer.