Business was among the losers in the 2013 federal budget with the removal of tax concessions, while industry commentators also pointed to a lack of measures to stimulate the sector.

Organisers of last week's AUSPACK PLUS show have expressed satisfaction with the final tally of visitor numbers which were 20 per cent higher than the last time the event was held Sydney.

Queensland egg producer, Sunny Queen Australia, is set to build a new $13 million egg production facility to kick start a new era of development.

Mars subsidiary Wrigley has taken its new gum 'Alert' off the market in the US following news that the FDA plans to investigate the safety of caffeine in food products.

Australian food and drink packages were among those honoured in Sydney last night when the international WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony took place at AUSPACK PLUS.

An international expert in packaging and food safety is calling for global collaboration when it comes to regulations that relate to the safety of food and beverage packaging.

The owners and organisers of AUSPACK PLUS 2013 have been upbeat in their predictions for the show's success on the opening day.

UK convenience food manufacturer, Symington's, will license Unilever's Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Five Brothers brands in Australia and New Zealand.

Publishers of The Critics' Choice: Australia's Best Beers - a list of 100 of the best beers of the last year according to an industry panel - have provided a sneak peek at their top 12.

The Prime Minister says Australia will not consider imposing tariffs on imported canned fruit in reponse to a request for temporary protection by SPC Ardmona.

Ten of North America's top sommeliers and wine writers will get a crash course on Australian wine over the next two weeks.

Fonterra Australia has announced it will invest $6.6 million to boost the efficiency of its Tasmanian cheese production as 300 jobs are cut at its NZ headquarters.

Simplot Australia has appointed a brand ambassador - vegetarian triathlete Charlotte McShane - for its meat substitute and frozen food brand, Quorn.

Coopers' NSW beer sales exceeded those of its home state of South Australia in January, cementing the status of the 150-year old brewer as a national brand.

Seven dairy farmers on the south coast of NSW are planning to build their own $1.5 million factory to process products for the local region.

Creditors of troubled Tasmanian yoghurt company, Tamar Valley Dairy, have granted the company more time to sort out its financial problems.