Four young men from Canberra are establishing the Barbell Foods name as one that meets the call of organic, high protein and convenience trends with an air dried meat snack.

A spot poll of Australian businesses in China by AustCham Shanghai revealed 92 per cent thought Covid-19 would negatively impact their Q1 revenue forecasts. Food & Drink Business delivers its second update on the virus's impact on the F&B sector.

Food technology company Bühler and flavour and fragrance specialist Givaudan have announced a joint innovation centre on plant-based foods in Singapore.

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has renewed its exclusive bottling partnership with PepsiCo Australia for the long term, extending its 20-year partnership in the country.

A collaboration among Pact Group, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages will see the development of a local plastic pelletising facility in northern Victoria, aiming to close the loop and contribute to a circular economy.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has released its provisional programme for the biennial AIP Australasian Packaging Conference – to take place over 1-2 April.

Want to know where and how your avocado was grown? Brisbane tech company Fresh Supply Co is creating digital food identities on a global network it’s calling ‘the internet of food’. Stuart Ridley writes.

A consolidated and rebranded grower-owned macadamia company will be the world’s largest macadamia processor and marketer, Marquis Macadamias.

Queensland-based Mungalli Creek Dairy has opened its $3 million processing plant in Millaa Millaa, south-west of Cairns. It is expected to cement the dairy processer as the largest employer in the rural community.

The Palaszczuk Government has officially opened a $10 million manufacturing hub in Rockhampton as part of the state’s $30 million investment. It is one of three manufacturing sites set to be delivered by the Queensland Government.

Nestle has recorded organic growth of 3.5 per cent for FY19, with CEO Mark Schneider expecting it to accelerate through 2021/22 to sustainable mid-single digit growth.

Former director of Bellamy's Australia Jan Cameron will face criminal charges following an investigation by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

4 Pines Brewing Company will soon be putting its famous beer into bottles and cans on a new filling line, to be supplied by Foodmach, at its Brookvale facility.

Costa Group has partnered with Australian agtech company The Yield Technology Solutions for the installation of AI technology across eight berry farms. It aims to help farmers with decisions, such as when to irrigate, feed, plant, protect and harvest.

More than 40,000 people have been infected with Coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1000 have died. As the Chinese Government and health agencies around the world try to contain the virus, its impact is being felt across the business spectrum. Food & Drink Business gives you a thorough briefing on its impact on the F&B sector.

German retailer Aldi is set to enter a $700 million sale and leaseback process for four of its local distribution centres in Australia, working with real estate firm JLL for the deal.