Australian Vintage has sold its 10,000 tonne Yaldara Winery and the Yaldara brand to 1847 Winery for $15.5 million.

Drinkers of distilled spirits and pre-mixed drinks will pay one dollar in alcohol tax on every standard drink when alcohol tax rates are adjusted for inflation this week.

The former head of McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand will soon take the helm at New Zealand-based seafood company Sealord Group.

The retail sector has regained much of its strength according to the 14th AFGC Chep Retail Index, which shows year-on-year retail sales growth was 5.2 per cent in the June quarter.

Four key innovations that will be crucial to the success of the food facility in the future will be mapped out at the inaugural Food & Drink Business LIVE: Industry of the Future Forum 2014.

Dairy Innovation Australia has launched the ARC Dairy Innovation Hub, a $12m five-year R&D program to boost dairy sector manufacturing and profitability.

Premium chai latte pre-mix maker, Bondi Chai, has been named the NSW Micro Business of The Year 2014 in the Telstra Australian Business Awards.

The ACCC says it has new powers to take action against businesses that fail to pass on all cost savings attributable to the carbon tax repeal.

High profile chefs and politicians will be serving thousands of people a free hot meal at Martin Place today.

A Victorian bakehouse has added an extra dimension to its birthday cakes with the launch of an augmented reality app funded by a $50,000 government grant.

Food and beverage companies who want to enter their most innovative new products into the independently run Product of the Year Awards 2015 have until 1 August.

Kellogg Australia is donating six million serves of cereal and a $100,000 to help Foodbank expand the reach of its Foodbank School Breakfast Program.

The popularity of Gourmet Garden's new Lightly Dried Herbs and Spices range has resulted in a multi-million dollar expansion and at its Sunshine Coast herb prepping facility.

CHEP Australia has achieved 100 per cent Chain of Custody certification for its timber sourcing in Australia.

An innovative biogas and water treatment plant at JBS Australia has resulted in $1 million in annual savings for the company and an award for its designer.

The AFGC is calling on the NSW Premier to reject a national container recycling scheme that is being considered by state governments.