Queenslanders returned a record number of beverage containers through the state’s container refund scheme, Containers for Change, over the summer, with the program reporting several milestones.

The NSW government has released the state’s first Industry Policy, aiming to promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector, and trade businesses to grow the economy. However, businesses are left waiting for its Innovation Blueprint, originally expected in July 2024.

Growing populations and evolving food consumption trends continue to drive demand for cold chain warehousing and logistics. Global temperature-controlled warehouse company Lineage Asia-Pacific president, Brooke Miller, writes about the impact that has on the food and beverage supply chain.

Fonterra Co-operative has updated its FY25 full year earnings guidance from 40-60 cents per share to 55-75 cents per share and released the information pack to support the divestment of its global consumer businesses.

For more than 50 years, Taylor's Wine has produced some of Australia’s most recognised premium wines, winning awards both here and overseas. The fourth generation of the Taylor family is now involved in the day-to-day operations, ensuring the tradition and standards continue. Kim Berry speaks to the GM of Operations, Clinton Taylor.

In a positive turn for the company and region, Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has entered into a binding agreement to sell its over 120-year-old King Island Dairy business, after more than a year of uncertainty surrounding its future.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council have recognised organisations and individuals making a difference in aquaculture at the 2025 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia.

South Australia’s wine export industry is thriving, contributing significantly to the country’s $2.39 billion wine exports in 2024. Maintaining a competitive edge while meeting growing demand means embracing new solutions, like automation.

Small business accelerator, Seedlab Australia, is championing female-led innovation in the FMCG sector, as International Women’s Day approaches this weekend (8 March).

Italian confectionery company, Ferrero, is celebrating 50 years in Australia with sustainability initiatives and expansion plans, including partnering with Ceva Logistics to invest in 13,800sqm of temperature-controlled warehousing capacity.

New Zealand based goat milk formula brand, The LittleOak Company, has been launched in 443 Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the US, expanding its availability for American families.

The interim FY25 financial report for Maggie Beer Holdings was a continuation to its lacklustre FY24 performance, recording a $4.4 million loss with further write downs and losses on its Paris Creek Farms dairy business.

The federal government is investing $3.5 million to start development of a “comprehensive” national food security strategy, dubbed Feeding Australia. With plans in place to collaborate with farmers and stakeholders, the strategy will aim to increase security and supply chain resilience of Australian agriculture and food production systems.

The highly anticipated PKN Women in Packaging 2025 program has opened for entries, backed by strong industry support. This prestigious initiative celebrates the achievements, leadership, and innovation of women across the Australian and New Zealand packaging industry.

The Australian Made Campaign has received a $5 million multi-year federal government grant to increase awareness of the Australian Made logo and strengthen its legal position in key export markets.

While Woolworths was grappling with industrial action and underperforming business units in 1H25, Coles Group was reaping the benefits of its savings and value campaign and internal Simplify and Save program to record $23 billion in sales.