Queensland-based biotech start-up Provectus Algae has received a $250,000 grant to develop and scale-up the commercial manufacture of algae using its novel technology.

Three of the nation’s major brewers are calling on the government to reduce, or freeze, taxes on beers at pubs and clubs to help stimulate Australia’s beer economy from end-to-end.

Australia’s sustainability program for grape and wine producers, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, now has its own trust mark, which will represent to consumers the sustainability commitments of certified members.

One of Australia’s leading potato suppliers Pye Group will invest $35 million in a new potato packing facility at Parilla, 210 kilometres east of Adelaide in South Australia’s Mallee.

Thomas Foods International is expanding its domestic wholesale and food service business, rebranding Holco and Country Fresh under the Thomas Foods name.

Australia’s first food waste feasibility study has found a drop in primary food production. This study is the first step in identifying sector hotspots in a bid to halve food waste by 2030.

South Australia’s Ambleside Distillers has won Best Distiller and Best Gin, for its Small Acre Gin, at the 2020 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards, presented by Master Cask.

The a2 Milk Company has revised its FY21 group revenue outlook following a contraction of the daigou/reseller channel that was beyond its expectations.

Foodbank, KPMG and the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre are calling on reforms to Australia’s tax framework to incentivise food donations from businesses.

The wellness mindset, better-for-you trend and increasing number of consumers adopting a flexitarian diet are driving forces in the rise of the alt milk market.

Wine distributor Mezzanine The Fine Wine Specialist will welcome family-owned champagne house Champagne Taittinger to its portfolio of domestic and international premium wine brands from 5 October.

Woolworths Group’s commitment to Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030 has been endorsed by the UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Following its supermarket debut in Drakes stores in August, v2food has now expanded its product range to consumers, striking a deal with Woolworths to roll out in 600 stores nationwide.

Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co. secured $16 million in growth capital from its completed seed round funding, the most material investment on record for the category.

When food and beverage manufacturers struggle to fulfil orders, it's time to analyse why before investing in increased capacity. Rob Stummer from Syspro writes.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation has invited everyone around the world to observe the First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) on 29 September 2020.