Incite surveyed leading food & beverage importers and distributors across the Asia Pacific region about current market conditions, in-demand product categories and their predictions for their food and beverage sectors over the next 12 months.

PepsiCo Australia has appointed Alessia Taddei as its new chief marketing officer, ANZ Foods, taking over from Vandita Pandey, who was promoted to vice president of marketing for international beverages in July.

Retail company, Mercato, has partnered with Fair Seafood, to provide its South Australian customers access to fresh seafood that has 100 per cent traceability to prioritise sustainability.

Over 2000 farmers and supporters gathered on the lawns in front of Parliament House in Canberra on 10 September, with an aim to protest anti-farming policies ahead of the next election.

The national cattle herd has reached and passed a cyclical peak after operating at maturity for the past 12 months, while the sheep flock will begin to destock slightly following its peak in 2024.

Australia's first commercial plant protein manufacturer, Proform Foods, will be officially wound up after it fell into voluntary administration in May.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a new tool designed to help Australians break free from unhealthy eating habits and make it easier to succeed at weight management.  

Australian plums are headed to Vietnam following a strategic research and development effort, and successful market access negotiations, led by the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

As retailer expectations for quicker, fresher deliveries intensify, traditional last mile delivery methods are struggling to keep pace. HDS co-founder, Shane Hodskiss, discusses the company's approach to food and beverage retail industry challenges.

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have called for improved collaborative efforts between cattle farmers and government to strengthen biosecurity in Australia.

Wine Australia has announced the promotion of Dr Paul Smith to the position of general manager, research & innovation, replacing Dr Liz Waters, who was recently promoted to chief operating officer.

More than 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics will be diverted from Victorian landfills every year, thanks to a $15.6 million investment in advanced and innovative recycling technology by the federal and state governments.

OzHarvest Ventures has taken ownership of corporate hospitality business, Gastronomy, whose profits will now enable more meals to be delivered to vulnerable communities across Australia.

Swiss technology group, Bühler, has acquired German fermentation technology company, Esau & Hueber, to enhance its malting, brewery, and sustainable protein businesses.

The winners of the 2024 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards have been announced, amongst a field representing every state and territory for the first time since the program’s inception in 2018.

“Classic corporate career change” is how Birds of Isle co-founders Chanel Melani and Sally Carter describe their path to creating possibly Australia’s first female-owned and -operated rum brand. Kim Berry speaks to the pair about making a new Aussie rum.