The Cannoleria brand, developed by Melbourne-based cheese manufacturer That’s Amore Cheese, has expanded to its own independent factory and head office in Heidelberg West.

Food processing, X-ray inspection and industrial hygiene equipment expert FPE has had a brand refresh after operating for 37 years of operation.

Victorian meat processors JBS Australia and Pacific Meat have identified cases of COVID-19 on site, with all staff at both locations being tested.

Mount Warning Mineral Water and Beechworth Honey are two of 12 recipients in the latest round of the Coles Nurture Fund. The company allocated $3m to 12 SMEs in the fund's eighth round.

With the finalisation of its acquisition of GKC Foods, chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has established its own operations and manufacturing capacity in Australia.

Australia’s leading operator of container refund points Return-It has announced Alby Taylor as its new CEO. Taylor was previously chair and director of Container Exchange and GM of the Australian Beverages Council.

Biobased food ingredients and lactic acid specialist Corbion has appointed IMCD as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Corbion sees the partnership as a significant opportunity to expand in the region.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released the July schedule for its weekly community webinar series.

The Boomerang Alliance has called on all state jurisdictions to introduce bans on certain single-use plastic takeaway items before the end of 2021 to help combat plastic pollution.

Coca-Cola Amatil is increasing its prices for customers in Western Australia by 11.65 cents per eligible container after the state imposed a container deposit scheme.

A 20 per cent subsidy on fruit and vegetables, combined with a consumer tax on the saturated fat, salt and sugar content of foods would bring major health gains, a trans-Tasman research team says.

Founded in 1950, Heat and Control, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, celebrated its 70th anniversary, with plans to mark this platinum occasion with a 12-month long celebration.

Snacking giant Mondelēz International will make the switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity for its two Melbourne factories, removing almost 40,000 tonnes of carbon entering the atmosphere.

A new report from the Commission for the Human Future is calling for a transformation to the global food production system to one that is renewable, healthy and fair to all, highlighting Australia is not immune to food security issues.

Murray River Organics (MRG) has secured a $2.3 million deal with Woolworths for five new branded products to be launched across 600 stores from August and extra Christmas offerings.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has shown marked volatility in recent months, having its largest fall in April and its largest monthly rise in June.