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Australia is preparing to face unprecedented challenges in the energy and water sector as it attempts to curb the impact of climate change. Hydroflux director Andrew Miley writes.

Since the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre opened its Manufacturing Response Register on 25 March, more than 2000 businesses and individuals have lodged their expression of interest.

Carlton & United Breweries and Lion have secured thousands of litres of tap beer from being tipped down the drain as pubs begin to sell the beer to consumers in resealable bottles, known as squealers and growlers.

The federal government's latest ABARES Insights report says Australia is one of the most food secure countries in the world, despite the severe drought season and recent food item shortages due to COVID-19.

Metcash has launched a $330 million capital raising to strengthen the support of its retail network, as well as complete three bolt-on acquisitions worth $45 million.

In a “highly unusual” 1Q2020, Coca-Cola Amatil reported a 15 per cent drop in earnings for the period and a beverage volume plunge of 30 per cent in April due to COVID-19.

The global food safety industry is one of the sectors that has been significantly affected by COVID-19. Food safety intelligence specialist Agroknow founder and CEO Nikos Manouselis explains why collaboration is essential.

Advice given on the ABC's 7:30 Report to wash fruit and vegetables in soapy water was another case of misinformation about fresh produce and COVID-19, industry body PMA says.

Wiley has received three nominations in the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Awards 2020, recognising the company’s project deliveries across the food and beverage manufacturing space.

In a remote part of the Northern Territory, Humpty Doo Barramundi is setting the standard for industry best practice in aquaculture. Kim Berry writes.

Kellogg will extend its OzHarvest and Foodbank support, increasing its donations by one tonne per month for the next six months, in response to COVID-19.

Bega Cheese has won the right to use the yellow lid and label for its peanut butter products, with the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia ruling in its favour.

Pirovic Family Farms operations and livestock manager Petar Pirovic has been driving a major undertaking to design, develop and build an organic free-range egg farm in New South Wales.

Bubs Australia has reported a record quarterly revenue of $19.7 million for FY20 Q3, with a significant increase in demand across all channels and direct sales to China more than doubling.

In light of COVID-19, the AFGC has welcomed the opportunity to work with the federal government to ensure the growth of domestic manufacturing as well as strengthen global supply chains.

Australian company Cleancorp has received more than 1000 enquiries about its COVID-19 anti-viral cleaning services since March. Co-founder and director Lisa Macqueen has a nine-point plan to ensure cleaning best practices.