Global taste and nutrition company Kerry has partnered with the Australian Food Pact, joining Australia’s biggest food businesses to tackle $36 billion food waste challenge.

This week’s Federal Budget announced it would reduce more red tape, delivering $1.6 billion in savings over the next four years, by streamlining cumbersome and unnecessary processes.

Frucor Suntory will build a $400 million beverage production facility in Ipswich, Queensland to establish a production footprint in Australia, relieve pressure on its New Zealand operations, and fuel growth.

Sustainability professionals are switching gears in the face of overwhelming demand for net zero emissions targets. Cress Consulting CEO Julia Seddon looks at the benefits for business.

With a federal election breaking all social distancing rules and breathing down the neck of the federal government, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg offered up a budget with the main feature being $8.6 billion in one-off handouts.

The brightest star in the Treasury Wine Estates firmament, Penfolds, has launched its first global brand theme, Venture Beyond, representing a strategic shift from fine wine to global luxury icon.

Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12m penalty for anti-competitive conduct regarding distribution agreements for ice creams sold in petrol stations and convenience stores.

Leading global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group officially opened its expanded operations in Campbellfield, Melbourne, strengthening its regional footprint.

It started with a premium artisanal cold brew coffee and has grown to include small batch soft drinks and very tasty collaborations. This is Mischief Brew. Kim Berry talks to cola creator extraordinaire Dan Cox.

Brownes Dairy is the first in Australia to package its milk in Tetra Pak Craft unbleached cartons, made from renewable plant-based materials that are recyclable, sustainably sourced, and chain of custody certified.

Accolade Wines and ecoSpirits have partnered to launch a closed-loop wine distribution system and new circular wine packaging technology in a pilot program run out of the Sydney-based wine ecoPlant.

A $60 million commitment from the federal government to build an advanced soft plastics recycling industry has been welcomed by industry groups and business.

The global food tech market is forecast to grow to $484 billion by 2027. VentureCrowd CEO Steve Maarbani looks at how it will revolutionise the health and wellness market segment.

While chicken remains Australian’s firm favourite protein, the pandemic and associated supply chain woes allowed other poultry offerings to fly. Peter Bedwell talks to one producer, Game Farm.

The Turbine Collaborative Food & Beverage Manufacturing Precinct on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has received a further $33.4m from the federal government.

An initiative funded by industry and delivered by scientific tech company Source Certain has been recognised for its achievements in strengthening the provenance of Australian prawns.