The latest data from inventory management software company, Unleashed, has shown the Australian manufacturing industry is restabilising after a long period of tumultuous supply chains, with food and beverage producers reporting a sharp rise in excess stock, after record lows at the end of last year.

Cocoa prices are starting to ease after hitting record highs, with the end of surge in sight. But according to the latest report from RaboResearch, prices will not return to pre- “cocoa crisis” levels.

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales (RASNSW) has awarded some of Australia’s top spirits producers at the 2025 Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show, with South Australia’s St Agnes Distillery receiving the top honour for the second year running.

Mars has appointed Melodie Nye as managing director and general manager Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), of its Pet Nutrition division. Craig Sargeant, who has been in the role, will move to global vice president for Strategic Revenue Management.

Kimchi, once a humble staple of Korean households served at family dinners, has transformed into a billion-dollar global food phenomenon. CJ Foods Oceania CEO, Eugene Cha-Navarro, discusses the rise in popularity, and its impact on the Australian market.

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has launched Make It ManuFACTuring, a campaign designed to show young Australians that manufacturing is a modern, innovative and future focused career choice.

As of 1 September, Australian Wine Holdco’s (AWL) global wine business, Vinarchy, has assumed full distribution of its wine portfolio acquired from Pernod Ricard in May – including Jacob’s Creek, Stoneleigh, Church Road and Campo Viejo.

After a difficult year for beverage alcohol in 2024, brand owners are facing up to an ever more complex and changeable marketplace. Beverage alcohol data and intelligence agency, IWSR, identifies and examines the six key trends driving beverage alcohol in 2025.

The winning products of the 2025 Healthy Food Guide Awards have been announced, with over 150 products from across supermarket shelves recognised for their nutritional value, including Allied Pinnacle’s high-fibre flour collaboration with Woolworths.

Visy has completed a $30 million upgrade to its 100 per cent recycled paper mill on Gibson Island in Brisbane, which will manufacture new grades of paper for corrugated boxes used by Queensland farmers and food and beverage businesses.

The Cadbury Factory waterfront parklands in Hobart, Tasmania, are receiving a makeover, as Australian chocolate consumption continues to drop. The $150 million attraction is set to open in 2027, with Cadbury acting as brand partner.

PepsiCo has announced the winners of its 2025 Asia Pacific (APAC) Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) program, including two Australian finalists – Calyx.eco and Endua.

Australia has long set the standard for coffee culture and creative food fusion. But in 2025, what’s landing on plates and filling cups is shifting again – this time with a distinctly Asia-Pacific flavour. Pureprofile Australia senior account director, Kate Richards, shares insights on the latest trends.

Family-owned chocolate maker, Haigh’s Chocolates, has opened its new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in South Australia, enabling the company to almost double its chocolate production.

Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.

Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.