Food & Beverage Industry News

25/09/2026

Australia has contributed to regional food security discussions at the 11th APEC Food Security Ministers’ Meeting and Food Security Week 2026 in China.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/australia-contributes-to-apec-food-security-discussions/

25/09/2026

Trimatt Systems Pty Ltd is offering in-house digital printing to eliminate waste, free warehouse space and respond faster to changing product requirements.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/eliminating-packaging-waste-for-food-businesses/

Trimatt is offering in-house digital printing to eliminate waste, free warehouse space and respond faster to changing product requirements.

25/09/2026

Endeavour Group and Quantium have launched a shopper data platform combining retail sales and aggregated shopper insights from Dan Murphy's and BWS.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/endeavour-and-quantium-launches-distilled-data-for-drinks-industry/

Endeavour Group and Quantium have launched Distilled Data, a shopper data platform combining retail sales and aggregated shopper insights.

25/09/2026

Researchers are developing a laser-based technology that can detect counterfeit alcohol without opening a bottle.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/how-researchers-are-shining-a-light-on-counterfeit-alcohol/

Researchers at Adelaide University are developing a laser-based technology that can detect counterfeit alcohol without opening a bottle.

25/09/2026

Companies developing food, ingredients and biomanufacturing applications can now access a food-grade pilot-scale precision fermentation facility in Australia.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/faba-opens-access-to-pilot-scale-precision-fermentation-facility/

Companies developing food, ingredients and biomanufacturing applications can now access a fermentation facility in Australia.

24/09/2026

Food and beverage plants run on relentless washdown routines. When a hose fails, the cost is lost production, rushed maintenance, and risk.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/faster-hose-turnaround-for-food-and-beverage-uptime/

Food and beverage plants run on relentless washdown routines. When a hose fails, the cost is lost production, rushed maintenance, and risk.

24/09/2026

Rittal ePOCKET provides a digital home for equipment and system documentation for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/keeping-engineering-documentation-connected-to-the-equipment/

Rittal ePOCKET provides a digital home for equipment and system documentation for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

24/09/2026

A soft drinks manufacturer has replaced LPG-powered forklifts across its warehouse operations with an electric materials handling fleet supplied by Jungheinrich.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/ag-barr-goes-electric-with-jungheinrich/

AG Barr has replaced LPG-powered forklifts across its warehouse operations with an electric materials handling fleet.

24/09/2026

Consultation has opened on the Exposure Draft of a mandatory Winegrape Purchases Code of Conduct, which is due to come into effect from 1 January 2027.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/consultation-opens-on-mandatory-winegrape-purchases-code/

Consultation has opened on the Exposure Draft of a mandatory Winegrape Purchases Code of Conduct, coming into effect from 1 January 2027.

24/09/2026

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia has appointed its new managing director, effective 18 January 2027.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/ccep-australia-appoints-new-managing-director/

Coca Cola Europacific Partners Australia has appointed Miles Karemacher as managing director, Australia, effective 18 January 2027.