Lactalis Australia has moved to 24/7 operations at its Lidcombe milk facility in Sydney’s west with a roll out of four automated guided vehicles from Dematic.

Yume has collaborated with Unilever Food Solutions to develop a new online marketplace for the food service industry and help combat the challenges of food supply availability and market imbalances as a result of COVID-19.

General Mills Australia says it is working with its partners to maintain supply chain networks to meet the demand of consumers pantry-stocking as a response to COVID-19.

Keytone Dairy and Iovate Health Sciences Australia have signed a long-term manufacturing agreement, with $3.6 million in opening orders.

The NSW government has launched a portal for manufacturers who can help fill gaps in the supply of medical equipment and hygiene products in dealing with the pandemic.

Slater and Gordon has issued proceedings on behalf of shareholders against Treasury Wine Estates following its profit downgrade in January, which wiped $3 billion from its market capitalisation.

Four Pillars has launched its own Heads, Tails and Clean Hands hand sanitiser, as well as scaling up production of simple hand sanitiser exclusive to healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19.

South Australian seafood exporters have welcomed today’s $110 million International Freight Assistance announcement by the Australian government to help them send produce to key markets.

A new edible scaffold made from soy protein is the latest method developed for growing cultured meat, with researchers saying the beef-like product has performed well in preliminary taste tests.

Corporate activity in the food & beverage industry in 1Q20 was significantly impacted by COVID-19, with only four transactions announced compared to 11 in 1Q19, the latest review from Comet Line Consulting says.

Australia’s millennial generation is fast gaining a reputation as a cohort that is demanding more from society, government and itself. Managing director of bakery supplier Bakers Maison Pascal Chaneliere says the food industry has to take notice.

South Australian packaging manufacturer Detmold Group will produce 145 million surgical and respirator masks at its Adelaide factory to help with efforts against the coronavirus pandemic.

Drought, fire, floods and COVID-19 clearly affect the supply of the raw materials F&B manufacturers use to produce their products, So why is the sector able to “buck the trend” in manufacturing? Rob Stummer, SYSPRO Asia Pacific CEO writes.

A team of researchers have found the agave plant used to make tequila could be an environmentally-friendly solution to Australia’s transport fuel shortage, and could also help produce ethanol for hand sanitisers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ACCC will not oppose Asahi Group Holdings’ proposed acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries. It said the acquisition can go ahead after Asahi has divested two beer and three cider brands.

Responsible sourcing of food, packaging, food waste and recycling continues to grow. Australian Food & Grocery Council sustainability director Barry Cosier explains why developing a circular economy is the best way forward.