A collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Ezy Chef is developing AI techniques to ensure the safety of texture modified food products.

The alternative dairy industry will be getting an all-environments boost, with researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion.

Australian pasta brand, San Remo, is immersing itself in the digital age, with the appointment of online recipe content creator and entrepreneur, Leah Itsines, as its new brand ambassador.

With the excise on spirits (and beer) set to rise on 1 February, Diageo’s Bundaberg Rum is expanding its campaign to freeze the tax from Queensland into New South Wales.

Mountain Culture has taken home Australia’s #1 craft beer for the third year in a row, winning the annual GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers with its Status Quo Pale Ale. Nearly 1500 beers from 400 craft breweries were in the running.

Kerry Group says the divestment of its dairy business and the company's decision to focus exclusively on science backed taste and nutrition solutions drove recent changes in its senior executive team.

After 23 years leading Cooper’s Brewery – Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery – Dr Tim Cooper says it’s time to retire as managing director. He will remain the chief brewer and a director, providing input on brewing and technical matters.

Melbourne’s Hawkers Beer and Sydney’s White Bay Brewery have come together as the founding brands of the freshly minted hospitality outfit, Social Drinks Group. The group starts officially trading on 1 February.

Australian sparkling wine house, Jansz Tasmania, part of Hill-Smith Family Estates, has appointed Teresa Heuzenroeder as its new Senior Sparkling Winemaker.

Korean food company CJ Foods Oceania’s brand, bibigo, is expanding into IGA supermarkets, with six products being stocked including two new dumpling varieties. Bibigo is now available in more than 70 per cent of grocery stores in Australia.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Woolworths’ proposed buy-out of ready meals company Beak & Johnston Holdings (City Kitchen) on competition, and access and expansion issues for the ready meals market.

Chicken and egg processors, a smallgoods manufacturer, and wine producer are some of the eight food and beverage companies to receive a share of $7 million in the latest round of the state’s Value Add Investment Grants program.

ABAC has published its best practice guide for responsible alcohol sponsorship. The guide highlights how the code currently applies to sponsorship activity, and how the new guidance will assist the industry.

Running for its fourth year, Young Henrys has launched its annual International Women’s Day Brewing Scholarship, in partnership with TAFE NSW and Blundstone Australia.

Pace Farm has signed an in-principle agreement to acquire Victorian fresh egg producer, Kinross Farms. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is being reviewed by the ACCC.

Kellanova Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Michelle Leadbetter to Commercial Director, Snacks, ANZ. Leadbetter previously led the Grocery and Convenience channel at Sanofi Healthcare.