In a win for distillers and brewers across the country, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced an increase in the excise refund cap for distillers and brewers from $100,000 to $350,000 in the 2021/22 Federal Budget. The move puts the sector on an equal footing with wine producers.

The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has announced its fourth profit downgrade in four months and the resignation of its Asia Pacific CEO Peter Nathan.

Woolworths and PFD Food Services have released a draft undertaking, outlining a “degree of separation” if the retailer’s proposed acquisition of 65 per cent of PFD goes ahead. The ACCC is now calling for market feedback.

An hb-technik ingredient management system can be revolutionary for a manufacturer. Doris Prodanovic talks to managing director Gerhard Langrieter.

With ongoing adjustment to COVID-19 impacts, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker looks at the optimism in the non-alcoholic beverages industry as “the new normal” starts to appear.

The unprecedented supply chain challenges of 2020 were the catalyst for Lion to reinstate its annual Supplier of the Year awards. Held virtually last night, award winners included Visy Glass, Foodmach and Labelmakers, which won Australasian Supplier Of The Year award.

Meal kit company Marley Spoon has released its sustainability plan for 2025, announcing it will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2022. The company achieved carbon neutrality earlier this year.

Industrial software provider Aveva has partnered with PlanetTogether to help manufacturers optimise performance across the value chain when it comes to introducing sustainable solutions.

It is 10 years since Sam and Rich Coombes approached the Batlow Fruit Cooperative with their idea to develop the Batlow Cider Co. Kim Berry talks to the brothers about its new addition, Batlow Blended.

It was serendipity that put craft brewer Little Bang in contact with UplinkMe, a start-up ISP in Adelaide. Joshua Gliddon writes about how the brewer went from losing connectivity if it rained to being able to provide free Wi-Fi for up to 2000 users.

When Kim Loupis from The Wood Roaster was looking for a way to make his coffee stand out in a crowded market, he ended up looking to the past and throwing a log on the fire. Jan Arreza writes.

South Australian distiller Twenty Third Street Distillery has won four awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including two Double Golds for its Rose Vodka & Signature Gin.

The sale of Freedom Foods Group’s Cereals and Snacks business to The Arnott’s group has been completed. The sale was announced in December, just weeks after reporting on its “deeply disappointing” FY20 $175 million loss.

Supply chain software company Foods Connected has partnered with data analytics experts Mintec to help deliver real-time market insights businesses can use to compare to their own internal performance.

Australian non-alcoholic spirits producer Lyre’s has completed a $179 million seed-plus funding round, making it one of the fastest growing brands in the low and no-alcohol spirits category.

Tasmania's Lark Distilling Co has been recognised as Australia’s first carbon neutral distillery, with its operations having no net negative impact on the climate.