Australia’s biggest potato producer, Mitolo Family Farms, has been awarded an international accolade for industry contributions at the World Potato Congress 2024.

TAFE New South Wales is collaborating with industry to upskill the next generation of chefs, providing video lessons in preparing vegan and vegetarian fare from high-profile cooking professionals.

The recent announcement of a pathway forward for soft plastics collection from Australia’s environment ministers has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.

Global aquaculture production has surpassed capture fisheries for the first time, the latest UN report into the industry found. In 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production was 223.2 million tonnes, with 51 per cent coming from aquaculture.

Coles has raised over $9.3 million this year to support the motor neurone disease (MND) awareness and research organisation, FightMND, with contributions from customers and suppliers.

Saputo Dairy Australia has finalised the sale of two of its fresh milk processing facilities to Coles Group, a process that began in April 2023 and warranted a review by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The June/July issue of Food & Drink Business celebrates the success of The Hive Awards, digs deep into CommBank's Manufacturing Insights report, looks at the disruptor of industrial washers, as well as features on Bakery Business, Snacks & Confectionery, and Hygiene & Safety.

With the goal of increasing Brisbane’s consumption of locally grown produce by 30 per cent by the 2032 Olympic Games, Brisbane based charity, Food Connect Foundation, has launched the inaugural South East Queensland (SEQ) Food Summit. The two-day event will run on 28-30 July.

While quick service restaurants are not part of Food & Drink Business’ remit, we couldn’t resist this bit of good news. McDonald’s Australia and its long-term supply chain partner, Martin Brower Australia have launched its first electric delivery truck.

Global food and beverage solutions company, Tate & Lyle, has acquired nature-based ingredients company CP Kelco for US$1.8 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Tate & Lyle said the deal will “significantly accelerate” its growth plans.   

While it’s common knowledge that a well-marbled steak makes for tastier eating, there’s no official international measure for what constitutes quality meat. MEQ CEO, Remo Carbone, puts the case for establishing a global standard to grade red meat.

Consumer advocacy group, Choice, has found that shopping at Aldi can save consumers around 25 per cent on a basket of groceries, with Woolworths coming in second, slightly cheaper than Coles.

In response to Dr Craig Emerson's review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, the federal government said it will adopt all 11 recommendations and prioritise new legislation to protect suppliers from retribution by supermarkets.

Handing down his final report from his review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, Dr Craig Emerson says that if the imbalance in market power between supermarkets and suppliers is to be corrected, a mandatory code is needed with heavy penalties for breaches.

The Export Consultant Association Incorporated (ECAI) says changes to the Export Market Development Grant Program (EDGP) will see many exporters locked out of the initiative.

The National Food Waste Summit returns on 24-25 July, bringing together the brightest minds and leaders committed to creating a more productive, sustainable, and resilient Australian food system by ending food waste and food insecurity. In the lead-up to the summit, Food & Drink Business is profiling some of the changemakers that will be on-hand at the summit’s Trade Show. This week we talk to Yume about how Australian manufacturers are slashing waste and boosting profits through food waste action.