French food and beverage giant Danone has acquired the UK-based meal replacement and functional nutrition brand, Huel, in a deal reported to be worth approximately €1 billion (AUD$1.2 billion).

The class action against Woolworths Group over the underpayment of salaried store managers has been extended in scope, with the claim period now running through to September 2020 following a Federal Court hearing on 20 March.

Melbourne-based independent brewery, Stomping Ground Brewing Co., has completed a $1.5 million crowd-sourced funding campaign through OnMarket, supported by more than 640 investors. The company is preparing to scale up, as it celebrates a decade of beer.

Australia's largest olive producer, Cobram Estate Olives (CBO), has completed its $250 million acquisition of US-based olive oil producer and marketer, California Olive Ranch (COR), from investment firm, Solum Partners.

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Marine Stewardship Council have recognised farms, fisheries, retailers and individuals working to secure the long-term sustainability of Australia’s seafood industry, at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards.

Applications are now open for the Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) Growth Hub, run in collaboration with the University of Queensland (UQ) Ventures program.

Tasmanian distillery Sullivans Cove has taken out World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards in London, its fourth global title and a record in the competition’s history.

Independent Liquor Group (ILG) has opened a $28 million, purpose-built distribution centre in Swanbank, Queensland. It’s the group’s most significant infrastructure commitment to the state.

Last week’s Ambitious Australia report is exactly the kind of signal our nation needs. The federal government, industry and innovation minister, Tim Ayres, and everyone who has contributed to this work have put forward a clear and positive vision. It speaks to a more coordinated, better funded, and more purposeful innovation system.

Advanced biomanufacturer, Cauldron Ferm, has raised $19 million in a Series A2 priced round led by Main Sequence Ventures, with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV, and NGS Super.

Global consumer goods business, Unilever, has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Co on the sale of its Food business. Both companies have released statements saying while negotiations are ongoing there is no certainty of a deal.

Australian organisations could gain access to the world’s largest pooled research fund by early 2027, as the federal government begins treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe, the European Union’s $155 billion flagship research and innovation funding program.

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has appointed Mike Guerin as the organisation’s new CEO, at a critical time for the sector. He takes over from Su McCluskey, who has been the interim chief executive since September.

Alternative protein think tank Food Frontier and Cellular Agriculture Australia (CAA) have joined forces, with the goal to accelerate the commercialisation of emerging food production technologies in Australia.

As part of the development of a national food security strategy, the federal government has commissioned a food supply chain assessment. The decision was made during a meeting of the National Food Council on 23 March, focused on the impact of conflict in the Middle East on Australia’s food system.

Australia has secured a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) after eight years of negotiations, opening new avenues for Australian exporters to sell to 450 million consumers in the EU’s $30 trillion economy.