Anuga says the Anuga Alternatives trade show reflects the growing interest and variety in the alternative proteins industry. The show will focus on a wide variety of products from the plant-based protein, insect protein, algae protein, mushroom-based protein, and cell-cultivated meat segments.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) says integrating the Global Revenue Growth arm into the Premium Brands division will unlock growth opportunities for its priority premium brands and increase operating efficiencies.

In a challenging time for the craft brewing industry, West Australian brewery, Beerfarm, is determined to buck the trend. With its recent acquisition of Feral Brewing's production facilities and sights on global markets, Keira Joyce speaks to Beerfarm founder and director, Ian Atkins, about plans for the brewery.

Alcoholic beverages brand Hard Fizz has completed a $2.5 million capital raise, advised by FMCG advisory company Ranged’s new corporate team.

Dr Mary Manning has been appointed the inaugural chief investment officer for the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). Manning has more than 25 years’ experience in finance, economics and investment.

Is it a fancy soft drink or a functional beverage? While the use of functional ingredients is on the rise, with the Australian market worth around $600 million, scrutiny is also increasing over the health claims being made.

As Australian Vintage announced a successful $15 million capital raise, it lifted its three-week suspension and resumed trading, only to see its market capitalisation almost halve as its share price fell by 45 per cent.

Global beverage company, Lion, says a drop in discretionary spending, the shrinking beer market, and increasing costs forced its closure of the Malt Shovel Brewery in inner Sydney. Malt Shovel Brewery operated for 36 years, it was founded by brewer Chuck Hahn in 1988.

More than 50 Australian wines received a gold medal at the 2024 International Wine Challenge. That performance put Australia second only to France in the total number of medals and trophies awarded. 

Allied Pinnacle has appointed Melinda Taylor as the company’s head of Product and Growth, to drive campaigns that include the recently launched high fibre wheat brand – Wise Wheat.

Lark Distilling Co has appointed Spirits Platform as its exclusive domestic market distributor. The deal is part of Lark’s growth strategy for its eponymous Single Malt and Blended Whisky and its gin brand, Forty Spotted Gin.

Synlait Milk’s largest shareholder, Bright Dairy, has agreed to provide a NZ$130 million shareholder loan, subject to shareholder approval, as Synlait reveals it is unlikely to meet three of its banking covenants by 31 July.

Umami Pappi founder, Ethan Yong, says that from making chilli oil in his kitchen to being stocked in more than 700 stores has been a whirlwind of hard work, determination, and many learnings. He shares with Food & Drink Business his six top tips for SMEs trying to break into the supermarket channel.  

The Halliday Wine Companion has released the shortlist for its 2025 awards, with more than 60 new producers entering this year. The annual Halliday Wine Companion will be released after the awards on 7 August. 

Australian companies made a splash at the World Alcohol-Free Awards in London, with strong performances from Edenvale Wines and Lyre’s Spirits Company.