180-year-old Australian winemaking company, Penfolds, has announced the recipients of its inaugural Penfolds Evermore Grant Program. Four projects that contribute to the community have been selected to share in $200,000 of funding.

The reverberations from PwC Australia’s misuse of confidential federal tax information for commercial advantage continue, with Treasury revealing it is reviewing foreign takeovers that involved the consulting firm.

Stanbridge sits in the middle of the Riverina region of New South Wales, roughly between the towns of Whitton and Leeton. While its official population is around 204, there’s a fair bit of activity now with Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod constructing a $20 million project featuring 78 free range ponds to farm Murray cod.

Researchers in Korea have discovered a way to improve the taste of cultivated meat, using a flavour-switchable scaffold that can release meaty flavour compounds at cooking temperatures to replicate the taste of conventional meat products.

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) are focused on protecting the future of the Australian macadamia nut industry, through a long-term breeding program using genomic selection.

An academic literature review on the potential health benefits of 100 per cent juice found it may have anti-inflammatory properties and lead to improved blood pressure. The study was commissioned by Hort Innovation and AUSVEG and completed by food and nutrition science organisation, FOODiQ Global.

Pure Foods Tasmania is realigning management and its board as it looks to reduce operating costs and offload underperforming businesses, with managing director, Michael Cooper, stepping down after four years.

The latest government inquiry into diabetes by the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport has recommended a 20 per cent tax on sugar sweetened beverages as one of its 23 recommendations, but industry bodies say there is no evidence such taxes are effective.  

The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running a panel at the upcoming National Food Waste Summit, with a focus on Save Food Packaging. The summit runs from 24-25 July at the MCEC in Melbourne.

End Food Waste Australia says the tabling of Western Australian senator Dean Smith’s private Senators Bill in federal parliament will revolutionise Australia’s approach to food donation.

One of the toughest challenges within any business, let alone a start-up in a crowded drinks space, is the ability to identify real opportunities for growth over tempting easy wins. Mr. Consistent chief brand officer, Kahrissa Bell, explains how finding the right balance and blend of your team’s expertise and customer data can lead to lasting success. 

Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors are in focus in the latest edition of CommBank’s Manufacturing Insights Report, which examines emerging trends reshaping the dynamics of manufacturing, wholesale trade and transport distribution.

At its annual Supplier Showcase and Awards Ceremony, Coles Liquor Group recognised eight leading and emerging suppliers for delivering “exceptional outcomes”. More than 330 suppliers and partners came together to celebrate.

JDE Peet’s, one of the world’s largest coffee and tea companies, is expanding direct distribution of its premium coffee offerings to the state of Victoria.

This week saw the Future Made in Australia Bill tabled in parliament on the same day and time as the first creditors’ meeting for Australia’s first protein isolate manufacturer, Australian Plant Proteins, which went into voluntary administration two weeks ago. The potential value of this industry is well documented, so where is the backing from government and private investment?

Top Shelf International has secured ranging for its Act of Treason Australian Agave with Endeavour Group. The spirit's first major retail distribution agreement, it will be available in Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores from mid-July.