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From regional manufacturers to global powerhouses, the finalists in The Hive Awards 2026 have it covered. Congratulations to the 45 people and companies that made the cut, in a highly competitive field of entries. Winners will be announced at the annual Hive Awards Long Lunch, in Sydney, on 21 May. Read more
Welcome to Food & Drink Business PLAY. Here are our top stories for March. It was a big month for deals, policy and industry shake-ups. Let's get into it.
Welcome to the latest issue of Food & Drink Business, the first quarterly issue for 2026. We have an extensive look at the trends in driving consumer behaviour and the opportunities they create for manufacturers. Our cover story is on the partnership between Process Partners and Bulla to deliver a world-class ice cream plant. And there is so much more.
Our Top 100 2025 edition of Food & Drink Business magazine is more than the annual flagship Top 100 Report. Industry leaders reflect on the year past and the one ahead, we provide our annual news review, M&A wrap-up, and all the executive moves, and a Roman-inspired sports drink, Posca, is our final Rising Star for 2025.
Food & Drink Business and IBISWorld present this year’s Top 100 companies, a ranking of Australia’s largest food and drink companies by revenue. This year reflects a sector positioning itself for immediate term viability and long-term competitiveness.
Fonterra Co-operative Group has appointed Richard Allen as its next CEO, succeeding Miles Hurrell, as the dairy major moves into the next phase of its strategic reset.
Australian cold brew nitro tea producer, East Forged, has been recognised on the global stage for its unique manufacturing process – receiving the Best Drink Innovation award at FoodBev Media’s World Food Innovation Awards 2026.
The University of Queensland (UQ) has opened a purpose-built food innovation facility aimed at accelerating product development and strengthening collaboration between industry and researchers.
The a2 Milk Company has reached an in principle agreement to settle a shareholder class action for $62 million, drawing a line under litigation tied to its FY21 earnings guidance.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has installed a new Return and Earn reverse vending machine (RVM) at its Northmead production facility in Western Sydney, expanding access to container recycling and reinforcing its extended producer responsibility (EPR) commitments.
Almond processor Select Harvests has announced the resignation of CEO and managing director, David Surveyor, marking the end of a three-year tenure that saw the business return to profitability.
Orora has downgraded its FY26 earnings outlook for Saverglass, citing both direct operational disruption and broader market impacts stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Thrace Group has acquired 100 per cent of BHA Holdings Pty Ltd, which operates through Bulk Handling Australia and Bulk Handling New Zealand, strengthening its presence in Oceania.
Automation & Robotics Technology has been acquired by a consortium of investors including Foodmach, Packaging Partners, Rob Niggl, and Frank Floriano, former CEO of Aldus.
