The world’s largest macadamia processor Marquis Macadamias will expand its Bundaberg facility and increase processing capacity by 25 per cent, with support from the Queensland Government’s $175 million Jobs & Regional Growth Fund.

Smarties is set to become the first global confectionery brand entirely sold in recyclable paper packaging, as Nestlé announces the switch to the recyclable option for the confectionery range in Australia,

In just over 50 years, Australia’s consumption of chicken increased tenfold. Industry expert and journalist Peter Bedwell provides an overview of the poultry sector.

The international marine bioproducts market is estimated to be worth around $175 billion a year. Kim Berry writes about a university/industry research project that is looking to tap into this lucrative sector.

Australia’s only commercial plant protein fraction company Australian Plant Proteins has secured $45.7 million from global agrifood business Bunge. The investment will see the company double its plant protein isolates production by March 2022.

Chobani has partnered with property developer Aliro to double the footprint of its Victorian site to 21,000 square metres. The expanded site is expected to be completed by May 2022.

A new $48 million facility in Malaysia will extend Nestlé’s plant-based production capacity to 8000 tonnes of plant-based food a year, as it aims to supply food service and retail with its Harvest Gourmet brand.

Coca-Cola Amatil has joined 290 companies from around the world as part of the RE100 renewable energy initiative, committing to 100 per cent renewable electricity across its entire operations.

The Margaret River Chocolate Company has unveiled a brand new look at its flagship factory as part of plans to have the whole company carbon neutral in just four years.

New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has delayed its hearing on the use of the term ‘manuka honey’, giving Australia’s manuka honey industry time to urge the federal government to intervene on the issue.

The Arnott’s Group has inducted 22 graduates to its inaugural graduate program as the business looks to grow and inspire local talent into future leaders.

A new $18 million baked chip line at Smith’s factory in Regency Park, South Australia is operating 24/7 and has created 28 new full-time permanent positions. PepsiCo ANZ CEO Danny Celoni said the investment shows the company’s commitment to local manufacturing.

Food and beverage businesses are seeing the merit in partnering with Landcare Australia to achieve sustainability goals. For 4Pines Brewing Company, it was a "no brainer".

Saputo Dairy Australia has inked a 10-year large-scale renewable power purchase agreement with ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy. It will reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 60,000 tonnes in 2023.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Sydney Freezers and Beijer Ref have committed to the construction of purpose-built facilities at a $450 million industrial estate at Bankstown Airport in Sydney’s south west.

The sustainability road has been a long one for global food and beverage company Danone. The biomass facility coming online at its New Zealand Nutricia plant this year is the latest milestone.