Coles announced the winners of its annual Supplier Partner Awards on 17 October, recognising its suppliers for providing quality food, drinks and groceries around the country.

Wine Australia’s latest Export Report has shown a continued rise in Australian wine exports across the period from 1 October 2023-30 September 2024.

Treasury Wines Estates is embracing generative artificial intelligence, announcing that GPTStrategic has provided a genAI solution for streamlining workflows, increasing productivity, and paving the way for growth and innovation.

The mandatory sustainability reporting requirements that start rolling out from 1 January 2025, put ESG’s ‘E’ and ‘G’ – environmental impact and governance – front and centre for Australian manufacturers. With what is potentially a complex and lengthy process, RSM Australia’s national manufacturing lead, Louis Quintal, outlines steps companies can follow to minimise climate, financial and reputational risks.

Australia’s largest private luxury vineyard holder, The Randall Wine Group, has been recognised internationally, receiving an Elsie award from Canada’s Liquor Control Board of Ontario for best new product launch.

The program for Future Food Systems’ annual summit, For Food’s Sake, reveals a line-up of industry experts and speakers. Explore the future of food, the role of ecosystems, and how collaborations can unlock new economic opportunities to transform the food landscape.

Nescafé has renewed its partnership with food relief organisation, Foodbank, to supply more than 700,000 tins of Nescafé Blend 43 over the next three years.

Synlait Milk CEO, Grant Watson, has resigned. The CEO of Synlait business, Dairyworks, Tim Carter has been appointed acting CEO from today (21 October). Grant was CEO from January 2022 and has overseen the dairy company’s financial reset.

Keeping food safe and extending its shelf life is a huge priority for food producers because it’s not just about taste – it’s about our health, trust in the products we buy and food waste reduction. That’s where the science of predictive modelling steps in, transforming the way food businesses ensure the longevity of our beloved foods.

As the ready-to-drink category shows signs of maturing, its share of total beverage alcohol (TBA) in its top 10 markets is forecast to keep growing, according to beverage alcohol data and intelligence company, IWSR.

A new report on Australia’s innovation system, published by the Office of the Chief Economist, shows investment is still languishing despite almost half of businesses engaging in innovative activities.

Breakthrough Victoria has invested $2.4 million in the Australian company pioneering sustainable insect protein manufacturing, Viridian Renewable Technology. The money will increase factory capacity and production as well as create new jobs.

The Federal Court has ordered Campbell Nicholas, the former CFO and company secretary of Noumi, when it was trading as Freedom Foods Group, pay a $100,000 penalty and be disqualified from managing corporations for four years.

In the second Beyond Talk series, Yume CEO, Katy Barfield, will be joined by Michelle Mullins from Tyson Foods and Justin Merrell from Lion to discuss groundbreaking food waste programs in the US, Scope 3 emissions, and preparing for emissions reporting.

Hort Innovation has partnered with data company, Lifecycles, to better understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados by conducting a life cycle assessment.

The winners of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards have been announced, celebrating over 500 food producers across the country.