In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, talks with Michelle Thomson, GM of Kerry ANZ, about current market and consumer trends and how companies can maximise opportunities for success.

More than 4300 exhibitors and 135 group stands will be at Anuga Fine Food 2025, from 4-8 October in Cologne, Germany. Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, will be on the ground reporting on the latest products and innovation.

From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. Founded in 1925, it is one of Australia’s largest independent media companies. This year marks a centenary of storytelling.

Food & Drink Business presents its annual flagship Top 100 Food & Drink Companies Report for 2024. Compiled in collaboration with IBISWorld, the report ranks by revenue Australia’s biggest players in the food and drink sector. It’s your go-to industry resource into Australia’s largest manufacturing sector.

New beverage brand backs mid-strength spirits rise

With the latest NIQ report showing the moderation has no signs of slowing down, there’s a growing opportunity for alcohol brands to switch gears and get innovating. Food & Drink Business spoke with Tahli Watts, founder of the mid-strength spirits brand which is gearing up to transform Australian drinking habits, Enough.

Sea Forest livestock feed supplement heads to the EU

Tasmanian biotechnology company, Sea Forest, is taking its livestock feed supplement global – with the signing of an exclusive and long-term distribution agreement and partnership with Netherlands-based Orffa to access the European Union.

Cobram Estate secures $175m to accelerate US growth

Cobram Estate Olives (CBO) has completed a $175 million institutional placement to accelerate its growth strategy in the US, with an additional $10 million targeted through a share purchase plan.

How can wine fight back against RTDs?

As wine’s core consumer ages and new recruits are put off by the category’s perceived lack of accessibility, RTDs have gained momentum. Beverage alcohol data and insights leader, IWSR, discusses how the wine industry can stem the tide.

Coles Liquor recognises supplier excellence for 2025

Coles Liquor celebrated innovation, collaboration, and growth last week at its 2025 Supplier Forum, recognising the excellence of its suppliers across 12 categories.

Packaging News

Visy is recruiting more than 100 operators, technicians and tradies for its glass recycling and manufacturing facility in Yatala, Queensland, which will begin operations in 2026.

Visy’s has completed a $30m upgrade to its recycled paper mill in Brisbane, to manufacture new grades of paper for corrugated boxes used by Queensland farmers and food and beverage businesses.

Global packaging giant Amcor will showcase a range of new packaging solutions at multiple upcoming global exhibitions, including Drinktec, Fachpack, Luxe Pack Monaco and London Packaging Week.