Australian Vintage has gone into a trading halt, requested its shares be suspended while it finalises a “proposed capital raising, debt refinancing and trading update”, and revealed Accolade Wines walked away from merger talks on 22 May.

Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania has appointed Brad Erceg as its chief commercial officer. Erceg will be responsible for the Australian and New Zealand sales teams.  

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 hear from Empauer.

The New South Wales government says its new loan program will help regionally based food and beverage manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing capabilities. Applications for the Engine and Emerging Industries (EEI) Loan pilot are now open.

This year’s AltProteins conference is set for Thursday 10 October at the Sofitel on Collins in Melbourne. An array of speakers in industry-led discussions as well as networking opportunities will frame the day.

New Zealand based goat milk formula brand, The LittleOak Company, has launched a new facility in Perth, to reduce delivery times for families in Western Australia.

Two of Australasia’s hospitality technology pioneers – HungryHungry and Mobi – have merged to allow brands to engage more effectively with customers.

Australia’s largest integrated protein producer, Inghams Group, has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as part of its commitment to support inclusion, equity and diversity.

Confectionary company Yowie has announced changes to its management team, following a 78.4 per cent takeover by Keybridge Capital Limited. The board appointed Nicholas Bolton, who is also the managing director of Keybridge, as the new CEO.

Entries have officially opened for the 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards – the third year of celebrating female small business owners from across the country.

Health and wellness trade show, Naturally Good, arrives at Sydney’s International Convention Centre from 3-4 June. It will showcase the latest in the natural product market, with registration open for free entry.

A new study in South Australia has shown that composting food waste and compostable packaging through council-provided kerbside FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) bins is an effective waste management solution.

During the current cost of living crisis, the humble egg remains one of the most affordable sources of protein for Aussie families. Egg Farmers of Australia CEO, Melinda Hashimoto, provides this industry update.

Top Shelf International – owner of Ned Whiskey, Grainshaker Vodka, and Act of Treason Australian Agave – says its looking to raise $13.9 million, at a price of 10 cents per share, to pay down debt and provide working capital.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are playing an increasing role in Australia’s innovation system, the latest Australian Intellectual Property Report found.

This week is National Volunteers Week, so in recognition of their important role, the team behind Mars Food & Nutrition Australia's brand, Dolmio, hosted a special spaghetti bolognese lunch for 70 Foodbank volunteers.