Emerging export markets are hot topics but don't overlook tasty opportunities closer to home, writes food industry analyst Ryan Lin.

Salad bar chain SumoSalad has announced plans to merge with restaurant and ready meal brand THR1VE to help it expand into new channels including supermarkets.

Former Murray Goulburn boss Gary Helou has been fined and ordered to leave the industry for three years in a Federal Court deal.

Design build firm Wiley is extending its regional footprint and its capabilities through the acquisition of a long-term New Zealand project partner.

A high profile New Zealand winemaker has been fined for adding sugar to wine that was for sale in the European Union.

A new subscription service for gin lovers and enthusiasts has been founded to curate and share craft creations from across the globe.

Twinings brand owner AB Foods has been awarded the top prize at Woolworths' annual Supplier of the Year Awards.

ALDI has recalled its popular Colway Real Mayonnaise due to faulty packaging and the potential for glass breakage and injury or contamination.

James Squire is preparing to open its 10th Australian brewhouse before Christmas in Wollongong, NSW.

Marley Spoon-owned budget brand Dinnerly has launched a Meal-Kit app that allows customers to access its library of recipes, set orders each week and manage deliveries.

A company culture that empowers its people is at the beating heart of design build firm Wiley.

There has never been a better time to be a whisky drinker in Australia with consumers spoiled for choice. The challenge for distillers is to cut through the noise and differentiate themselves.

A new range of light Ben & Jerry’s ice cream with chunky, swirly flavours will be released in Australia in February after being launched in the US and the UK.

Victoria has dominated this year's annual Australian Organic Awards for Excellence with the top five awards going to Victorian producers, with South Melbourne's Whole Kids named Business of the Year.

Wine makers Pernod Ricard Winemakers and Australian Vintage and have both made major commitments to renewable energy in the past week.

It's predicted that one in five products will have their rating changed as the deadline for submissions on Australia's Health Star system looms.