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Federal government funding has been allocated to research traditional Australian medicinal plants with a view to developing a new local industry.

Melbourne's The Cannabis Company has just released the world's first gin distilled using cannibis terpenes

A new hydration enhancer that has been found to boost athletic performance has been launched this week by a Flinders University start-up.

Cancer Council NSW is calling on the government to protect children by removing junk food advertising from public transport.

Dairy farmers, processors and industry bodies are being encouraged to help shape Australia's first mandatory dairy code by participating in regional consultation sessions.

Two chocolate importers have been caught collaborating with a US drug kingpin and hiding massive quantities of drugs in shipments into Australia.

An event that brings together the food industry, policy-makers, and researchers to improve all parts of the food value chain from the farm to the consumer will take place next week in Melbourne.

The Australian Institute of Packaging has continued its long-standing partnership with Foodbank by packing 38,256 meals for Victorians experiencing food insecurity.

In one of the toughest seasons on record, the Australian Olive Oil Industry is calling the quality of Australia's 2018 table olives and extra virgin olive oils 'truly outstanding'.

An Australian-designed vaccine that could allow coeliacs to safely consume gluten is entering the next trial phase following successful initial testing.

A highly anticipated mango emoji has launched on iOS devices across the country and around the world thanks to an industry-funded social media campaign.

A powerful brew

Food and beverage companies are embracing renewable energy in droves. Iconic Victorian brewer CUB shares the inside story on its bold strategy to go 
100 per cent energy sustainable.

Coca-Cola Amatil rooftops will soon be sporting 10,000 solar panels as part of a $7 million project spanning three Australian sites.

The a2 Milk Company has partnered with an e-commerce company to enable it to sell infant formula products direct to local consumers.

The Moss review into live export regulation has called for a raft of new measures including the appointment of an independent inspector general of Live Animal Exports.

The Kellogg Company and Mondelez International have both announced new managing directors for their Australian operations.