Australian meat alternative start-up Fable Food Co, known for its mushroom based, plant-based foods, has raised US$8.5 million in a Series A funding round, with Singapore based K3 Ventures leading the round.

The Australia Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) says Australian food manufacturers are under threat from EU demands in free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.

Global meal kit company has appointed Mark Richardson as its new chief marketing and commercial officer to the Australian team. Richardson joins the company on 13 February.

Microalgae and other microscopic, plant-like organisms could help feed the world’s growing population more sustainably than current agricultural systems, University of California researchers report.

The Winston Churchill Trust is calling for people interested in applying for a Churchill Fellowship to tune in to its virtual information sessions in the lead up to applications opening on 1 March.

If you have visited The Rocks area in Sydney, you would have undoubtedly been transfixed by the craftsmanship of the crew behind the glass at confectionery company Sticky.

Global taste and nutrition company Kerry predicts flavours from heirloom recipes across generation will drive food and beverage innovation in 2023.

The Australian Beverages Council has rejected a call by the Australian Medical Association for a sugar tax, saying “real-world evidence-based solutions were needed to address lifestyle health challenges” not “slapping another tax on the weekly shop of Australians”.

CSIRO says its Transforming Australian Food Systems discussion paper will inform the development of an Australian Food Systems Roadmap, with comment submissions closing on 7 February.

JBS Australia is investing around $20 million to restart its Cobram, Victoria, processing plan. It was put into care and maintenance mode in 2017 due to poor market conditions.

One of Australia's leading hemp food companies, Hemp Foods Australia, has a new nationwide distribution deal with Woolworths. The company is a subsidiary of Elixinol Wellness.

KM Packaging has set up a business entity in Australia, its second biggest export market, with Tammy Spencer appointed as the business unit manager for ANZ.

New packaging from Cadbury Australia, designed by Bulletproof and supplied by Amcor, features iconic sporting moments to drive support for local clubs. A QR code on pack enables consumer participation.

For Woolworths, with more than 1400 stores serving 22 million customers a week, onboarding suppliers efficiently is critical. GS1 Australia, MessageXchange, and Colladium developed the solution.

Montague managing director Scott Montague has been elected chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance. AFPA unanimously elected Montague to take over from Fresh Select’s John Said.

Mountain Culture Beer Co has won the GABs Hottest 100 Champion of 2022 with its Status Quo Pale Ale. Brewed by DJ and Harriet McCready, the juicy New England Pale Ale outshone 2140 other beers.