Hygienic design is a term used freely in the manufacturing sector. HACCP International technical director Martin Stone explains why he prefers a more holistic definition with key criteria and considerations.

Australia’s largest family-owned red meat processor Thomas Foods International has unveiled a new senior leadership structure.

Three months since completing a $72 million funding raise to drive its move into China, v2food says it has formalised three partnerships for manufacturing and distribution on the mainland.

With the advent of food being valued for its specific health benefits, New Zealand based dairy giant Fonterra has partnered with nutrition specialist VitaKey to develop timed nutrient release for its probiotic strains.

Lion’s acquisition of the Fermentum Group is set to go ahead after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it wouldn’t reduce competition in the market.

Infant formula company Bubs has appointed Dylan Lu as managing director for Greater China, along with two executive promotions and appointments to the board of the Infant Nutrition Council.

A campaign by Danone to donate a percentage of sales to Foodbank Australia has raised $60,000. The project ran for seven weeks and raised almost $30,000, which was then matched by Danone.

Twelve8 Technology has brought to market PaktoEarth eco-plastic packaging material that is recyclable but will also decompose in natural conditions if the packaging ends up in landfill.

Australian exporters and importers are facing an accumulated burden from delayed shipments and drastically rising freight costs due to the current unstable global container freight supply chain, the ACCC says.

A $2.5 million lab to improve the taste of plant-based foods and ingredients has opened in Adelaide. The facility is a collaboration between the Universities of Adelaide and Nottingham.

Freedom Foods Group says a softer quarter-on-quarter performance was due to the resurgence of COVID-19, associated lockdowns, and shipping delays.

Hello Drinks has relaunched as Australia’s largest cloud-based alcohol superstore with more than 4000 products available.

Asahi Beverages has partnered with AI company Complexica to strengthen Asahi’s operations and deliver trade promotion optimisation through volume, margin, and net price realisation.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined PHBCP, the operating company of Western Sydney Meatworx Abattoir, $15,000 after it failed to comply with a Pollution Reduction Program.

Automation and integration specialist Foodmach has been awarded the contract to install an Industry 4.0-enabled turnkey filling line for global wine company Pernod Ricard Winemakers.

A smart packaging concept enabling consumers and producers to connect through product packaging is rolling out to the alcoholic beverage market, with beer, cider, and seltzer brands set to benefit.