Global cold-chain logistics company, NewCold, has officially opened its $200 million freezer expansion, adding 80,000 pallet positions to Australia’s largest automated cold-storage operations.

Australia’s dairy sector is expected to continue growing in 2026/27 – although at a more measured pace – as global dairy markets enter a period of transition, according to Rabobank's latest report.

Roma Foods has recently donated more than 11 tonnes of Australian-made gluten free products to support Australians experiencing food insecurity.

Baiada Poultry has opened a new large-scale poultry processing facility in Tamworth, significantly increasing its production capacity with advanced automation, chilling and traceability technology.

Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA) has announced a leadership transition as it prepares for its next phase of growth in an evolving food innovation sector.

BioPak has been named the National Sustainability Partner of OzHarvest’s 2026 CEO CookOff, committing to donate 500,000 meals to Australians facing food insecurity over the next 12 months.

Unilever Food Solutions has released its latest Future Menus trend series, outlining four key trends that it expects will shape eating through 2026-27 – culinary roots, street food couture, borderless cuisine and diner designed.

Wide Open Agriculture has added three prospective Asian manufacturing partners as it accelerates its shift away from owner-operated production in Germany towards a lower-cost, capital-light manufacturing model.

Coles is giving Flybuys members a simple way to stretch their Christmas budgets, with the launch of Collect for Christmas to help customers redeem up to $400 off a single shop at Coles or Liquorland.

Barry Callebaut, a global manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, has launched its first dairy partnership to reduce impact on climate emissions with Arla Foods.

Seedlab Australia has named Jessica Locarnini as the inaugural recipient of the Churchill Fellowship, supporting her work to build a national framework for honey sensory.

Aker BioMarine's GM for APAC, Ross Norris, has responded to recent reports regarding the availability of krill oil supplements at Coles and Woolworths.

Almondco and SunRice will be inducted into the Australian Export Awards Hall of Fame in 2026 in recognition of their outstanding and sustained contribution to Australian exporting.

Food and beverage manufacturers are facing a warehouse space crisis, and most of them did not see it coming. Production expanded, storage followed and over time, an organised operation became a fragmented footprint of disconnected warehouses, rising third-party costs, and a site nobody would have designed on purpose. Swisslog ANZ director of sales, Steve Dimitrovski, examines why the space problem is structural and how automation is helping manufacturers solve it without building a new site.

NSW Food and Beverage manufacturers are invited to join an upcoming information session at the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) to learn about funding and support available to help businesses innovate, grow and improve competitiveness.

Fine Food Australia has wrapped its 2026 edition reaffirming its position as the largest food and hospitality trade event in the Southern Hemisphere.