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Murray Goulburn is looking to list on the ASX in a bid to raise $500 million to fund future expansion.

Coca-Cola Amatil said it plans to embrace sports, energy and water categories, as well as new, emerging beverage categories in a trading update this week.

On the upside, the 2014 Federal Budget's $11.6bn Infrastructure Growth Package will be a significant boost to the food and grocery sectors, according to the AFGC.

Melbourne company ICEE's world-first flat pack EPS box was one of the hot attractions at the SAVE FOOD pavilion at interpack.

Australian food packaging company tna is getting bigger. And smarter. Its acquisition of US company FOODesign was perfect timing for interpack.

Wine Australia has announced that James Gosper, its general manager market development, will be stepping down at the end of the month.

A Victorian Government Business Lounge, an initiative of the Victorian Government Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, will be open to foodpro 2014 visitors.

Green bean ice-cream, pumpkin dessert, and vegetable cream cheese: when it comes to novel vegetable products, Australia is lagging, according to Ausveg.

Mondelez International is combining its coffee business with Dutch company DE Master Blenders 1753 to create a new pure-play coffee company.

The ACCC has launched legal proceedings against Coles for allegations it engaged in unconscionable conduct towards its suppliers.

Dairy Co-operative Norco plans to send fresh milk to China in seven days thanks to new fast tracked quarantine arrangements.

Coca-Cola Amatil has been testing a new generation of all-seeing, all-knowing drink vending machines.

The Productivity Commission has pointed to the rise of artisan food and beverage companies as a drag on economic efficiency.

Murray Goulburn is building a new $74 million cheese cut and wrap factory as part of a $127 million investment to tap into Asian export markets.

May is Aussie Wine Month which means more than 100 wine-related events will take place around Australia to celebrate home-grown offerings.

Receivers of Big Sister Foods, the Australian-owned fruit mince pies, cakes, cupcakes and muffins company, are looking for a buyer for the ailing bakery business.