The food and beverage sector has stepped up to the task of creating a circular economy for plastics, with manufacturers in the APAC region signing on as founding members of the ANZPAC Plastics Pact.

After four years leading the Australian alternative proteins think tank Food Frontier, Thomas King is stepping down as CEO to become its executive chair.

The Morwell Food Manufacturing Precinct in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley will receive a $10 million boost from the Victorian Government for utilities upgrades to fast track the new food hub.

Dairy processers “should be aware of their legal obligations” under the mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct enforced by the ACCC as it urges businesses to publish their milk supply agreements by the 1 June deadline.

COVID-19 saw the expected 10-year growth trajectory for ecommerce occur in six months. For specialist materials handling manufacturer Combilift, it was an opportunity to meet customers’ needs like never before.

The sale of plant-based meat increased by 46 per cent in Australia in the last financial year, but the economic opportunities of the local plant-based market remain largely untapped.

The buzz beverage of 2020 was seltzer. With summer behind us and COVID-19 restrictions easing, the co-founder of B2B beverage marketplace Kaddy Rich Coombes provides insights about the category’s success.

Beverage business Lion has announced the resignation of its CEO Stuart Irvine. He was CEO for eight years.

Taste and nutrition company Kerry is set to build a technology and innovation centre of excellence in Queensland. The site will also be the company’s new headquarters for Australia and New Zealand.

Five peak bodies across Australia are urging the ACCC not to greenlight Woolworths Group’s proposed acquisition of PFD Food Services, calling out the retailer’s “track record of anti-competitive behaviour” and citing concern for the potential damage to small businesses in the supply chain.

Boortmalt NV has announced plans to reopen its malting facility at Cavan, South Australia from the middle of this year. Boortmalt operates in Australia as Joe White Malting.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has launched 2021 Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show by calling on Australian producers to enter the competition.

Queensland-based Barambah Organics has acquired yoghurt business five:am from PZ Cussons. It will sit alongside Barambah’s growing artisan portfolio.

In a quest to stand out in a crowded market and attract new drinkers, some Australian craft brewers have headed to the dessert cart. Joshua Gliddon talks to those embracing the sweet.

The Arnott’s Group continues to develop its new cereals and snacks business with the acquisition of premium New Zealand cracker company 180degrees.

When John O’Connor stood in a barrel-filled warehouse deep in the whisky heartland of Scotland, it was the beginning of his own spirited journey. Kim Berry talks to him about the birth of Goodradigbee Distillers.