More than a third of commercial vegetable growers are considering leaving the industry within the next 12 months, the latest industry sentiment report by AUSVEG found.

A study released by End Food Waste Australia and RMIT University has revealed unclear date labels and storage advice are causing food waste. The team conducted 125 consumer interviews to determine how to best combat the issue.

There is never a straight line to success – startup teams expand and contract all the time as they learn what they need to become. Being in a startup means trying things that may not work, discovering the winning solution, or that a solution might not be found. Phil Morle from Main Sequence looks at the stages of a startup.

Cold brew nitro tea producer, East Forged, has completed a $1.5 million capital raise led by Global Mind Agriculture Australia, the venture capital arm of Vietnam’s leading agribusiness TTC AgriS.

The latest RaboResearch report shows the global cocoa shortage is resulting in the sector’s highest commodity prices for 50 years – putting pressure on chocolate producers and consumers alike.

Australia's energy drink market leader, V Energy, is the first beverage off the line at Suntory Oceania's new multi-beverage manufacturing plant in Ipswich, Queensland. Once fully operational (mid-2025), the 17-hectare, carbon neutral site will manufacture and distribute more than 40 brands.

Fonterra says a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, New Zealand, will be the size of three rugby fields and able to store around 26,000 tonnes of cheese. It’s the latest in a number of investment announcements by the coop.

Bubs Australia says its reached full enrolment for its growth monitoring study (GMS) and clinical trial in the US, with 400 infants now involved. It is a FDA requirement for permanent access to the US infant formula market.

A new Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Engie will see Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) meet its nationwide 100 per cent renewable electricity target by 1 January 2025, one year ahead of schedule.

Australia’s largest producer of premium duck products, Luv-a-Duck, has appointed Daniel Shoppee as its new chief executive officer, as well as making three other appointments to the leadership team.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has announced the recipients of its inaugural Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Show, and the Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, held in conjunction on 17 September.

The evolution of barcoding has seen significant advancements since the first traditional linear barcode was launched 50 years ago. Matthews Australasia provides an update on next generation 2D barcoding, its benefits and implementation.

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has established a new executive team, to better contribute to food and nutrition security and sustainable management of natural resources in our partner countries.

Australia has reached a free trade agreement (FTA) with its largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East, United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Australian exports are expected to increase by $678 million per year.

The Queensland government has launched a new round of Made in Queensland (MiQ) grants, with an additional $20 million available to help manufacturers grow and create more manufacturing jobs.

The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) has released its latest sales report – revealing that the monthly figures for July were the largest since marketing data has been recorded.