Coles is encouraging bushfire and drought affected producers to apply in the latest round of the Coles Nurture Fund. Grants of up to $500,000 will be available for small businesses to improve efficiency.

US private label IQ Lab has developed a water-soluble cannabidiol (CBD), the first of which can be mixed into hot beverages without breaking down.

Sydney-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Propac Industrial has been snapped up by well-known packaging industry figure Mark Emmett, who is also the owner and MD of Adelaide-based OEM HMPS.

More than 45 years ago, GS1 triggered the product identification digital revolution through the barcode. Today, it has the tools to support the value chain trends of tomorrow.

Changing milk supply has driven Lactalis Australia to close its Rockhampton factory. It will also be scaling back yoghurt production at its South Brisbane factory this year.

New technology developed by the CSIRO could assist beer and fizzy beverage producers in tackling industrial gas shortages, requiring only air and electricity to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help with beverage carbonation.

In an Australian first, Lion has paired with Brooklyn Brewery from the US to bring its Brooklyn Stonewall IPA to Australia in time for Sydney Mardi Gras season.

Queensland premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a new Go Global campaign, offering $1 million in export grants to help Queensland businesses introduce their products in global markets.

Fable Food Co is the latest in plant-based protein offering coming out of Australia. Already in 11 venues, it has attracted the support of Heston Blumenthal and already has its sights on the world.

Arnott’s has announced its new CEO, George Zoghbi, who will step into the role next month. Zoghbi replaces the interim CEO Brian Driscoll, who is also the board chair and KKR senior adviser.

Family businesses are some of the most successful but also have their challenges. Professor John Davis from MIT Sloan School of Management was recently in Australia to talk on the topic with the World Business Forum’s World of Business Ideas program.

Unilever CEO Alan Jope announced a strategic review of its global tea business as the company released its full-year 2019 results. Its tea brands include PG Tips, Lipton, Bushells and Australian business T2.

Subscription-based meal kit company Marley Spoon has released in its Q4 2019 results, revealing a 50 per cent revenue growth in its Australian operations, as well as a 41 per cent growth year on year globally.

The Australian manufacturing sector’s performance was down in January. While traditionally the slowest month of the year, it was even slower than usual the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) said.

Savoury and healthy snacks are the preferred choice for Australian snackers, as new research reveals 90 per cent of adults eat packaged snacks in an average week.

The West Australian government will provide $4.55 million in grants to support regional agrifood and processing businesses across the state, following the success of the pilot fund in 2018.