Food Innovation Australia Limited and Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s APR.Intern program have launched a STEM PhD internship program to encourage collaboration between SME businesses and PhD research specialists.

Freedom Foods Group has launched its first foray into personalised nutrition with a new brand, Vital Life. The first product, Immune Shot with Lactoferrin, combines the immune system protein with manuka honey and vitamin C.

Coca-Cola Amatil has said it is interested in working with the Victorian Government following its latest decision to introduce a container deposit and refund scheme across the state.

Kellogg Australia, Lion and Diageo are among the 119 companies awarded with the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from Workplace Gender Equality Agency, recognising employer commitment and practice in gender equality in the workplace.

Australian health food and drinks producer Emma & Tom’s is partnering with Foodbank Victoria for the year ahead, donating a portion of sales to the organisation from its new Look After Others water, to fight against hunger.

Australia has not only has recorded its highest trust gap on record, it has the largest trust inequality in the world, the annual Edelman Trust Barometer says. Aus CEO Michelle Hutton says institutions must, "drive action, embrace potentially difficult change and instil the confidence the nation is looking for".

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will not oppose the proposed $600 million acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks by China Mengniu Dairy Company, citing “relatively low” levels of aggregation for raw milk purchases.

Australia’s dairy and soy food sector is expected grow to $13.2 billion by 2023, with the increase linked to the rising demand in the drinkable yoghurt category, a recent GlobalData report revealed.

The Asia-Pacific prepared meals sector is set to reach almost $51 billion (US$38.4 billion) by 2023, according to a report from GlobalData.

Coca Cola Amatil has recorded revenue growth in its Australian Beverages business for the first time in seven years, its full year results revealed today.

Four young men from Canberra are establishing the Barbell Foods name as one that meets the call of organic, high protein and convenience trends with an air dried meat snack.

A spot poll of Australian businesses in China by AustCham Shanghai revealed 92 per cent thought Covid-19 would negatively impact their Q1 revenue forecasts. Food & Drink Business delivers its second update on the virus's impact on the F&B sector.

Food technology company Bühler and flavour and fragrance specialist Givaudan have announced a joint innovation centre on plant-based foods in Singapore.

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has renewed its exclusive bottling partnership with PepsiCo Australia for the long term, extending its 20-year partnership in the country.

A collaboration among Pact Group, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages will see the development of a local plastic pelletising facility in northern Victoria, aiming to close the loop and contribute to a circular economy.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has released its provisional programme for the biennial AIP Australasian Packaging Conference – to take place over 1-2 April.