Bega has informed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of its intention to lodge an informal merger clearance for the potential acquisition of Fonterra Oceania. Bega says it is the “natural acquirer”, and the acquisition would benefit the company, dairy industry, and consumers.

Australian coconut water brand, Raw C, has launched in the US market just in time for summer, a major step in the company’s global growth ambitions.

Chobani Australia has appointed Ishani Samarasekera as its new finance & IT director, and Sami Cannone as sales general manager, the latest management shift as the company looks towards the future.

The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is more competitive than ever, meaning new brands must get ‘category savvy’ to ensure they can compete against the food giants and growing private label sales. Sonia Martinez from Australian United Retailers provides five tips on how to do so.

The Australian organic industry says Food Standards Australia and New Zealand’s (FSANZ) Proposal P1055 would strip consumers of their right to know whether the food they eat has been genetically modified (GM) or gene edited. It is calling on state and federal food ministers to reject the proposal.

With funding from the Victorian Government, Geelong food manufacturer, Farm Foods Australia has expanded production with advanced manufacturing technology and equipment.

A $20 million investment in processing capacity, storage and product range at Goulburn Valley Creamery’s (GVC) Kyabram facility in Victoria, will enable it to recruit an extra 140 million litres of milk to meet customer demand.

Lion’s 2024 Sustainability Performance Update outlines progress and projects it has undertaken against evidence based goals with an evolving approach to increase collaboration with its supply chain.

Mountain Culture Beer Co has finalised its acquisition of Fox Friday Brewing and announced plans for its assets including rebranding some venues and on-selling Carwyn Cellars and the Perth brewpub.

In a landmark decision, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has given the green light to biotech company, Vow, for its cell-cultured quail to be sold in Australia and New Zealand. It makes ANZ the fourth country in the world to approve cell-cultured meat for human consumption.

IFF has released its 2025 GLP-1 Consumer Opportunity Outlook, highlighting how the rapidly growing GLP-1 consumer market is reshaping the sensory experience and nutritional needs associated with eating and drinking. The report outlines how food and beverage manufacturers can better support this emerging consumer segment. ​

Queensland’s container deposit scheme is commencing a scheme pricing framework review to make participation in the recycling program easier for beverage manufacturers and boost the circular economy.

Industrial automation and digital transformation company, Rockwell Automation, has appointed Adrian Giecco as its South Pacific regional director, effective from 1 July.

Dilmah Tea is celebrating 40 years on Australian shelves, since first coming to Coles in 1985. In that time, Australians have consumed more than 28 billion cups of Dilmah Single Origin Ceylon Tea – that's 700 million cups per year, or nearly 2 million every day.

Rockwell Automation has released its 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, showing industrial transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is coming to aid the Australia and New Zealand manufacturing industries, but survey responses state cybersecurity risks, competition, and workforce challenges have joined inflation and economic growth to round out the top challenges to growth.

Bubs Australia has lodged its New Infant Formula Submission (NIFS) with the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - the final step in the FDA’s regulatory process to gain permanent access to the American market.