Food & Beverage Industry News

09/10/2025

A grants program by Sustainability Victoria has been launched to support businesses, including the food and beverage sector, in bringing recycled material innovations to market.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/sustainability-victoria-backs-circular-economy-in-food-and-beverage/

CSIRO

Sustainability Victoria has launched a grants program to support businesses in bringing recycled material innovations to market.

09/10/2025

AIP will discuss the outcomes of a recent meeting aimed at establishing a treaty to control plastic pollution in November.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/addressing-plastic-lifecycle-and-pollution-in-food-packaging/

The AIP will discuss the outcomes of a recent meeting aimed at establishing a treaty to control plastic pollution through a webinar.

09/10/2025

Dairy market fundamentals have weakened amid expectations of stronger EU milk supplies. Rising production and weak export demand are adding pressure.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/rising-milk-production-weigh-on-dairy-markets/

Rising milk production, weak demand in export markets, and faster-than-expected growth in EU butter inventories are adding pressure.

09/10/2025

As part of its investment in the agriculture value chain across the Asia-Pacific region, PepsiCo has acquired a seed potato business.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/pepsico-acquires-seed-potato-business-dowling-agritech/

PepsiCo today announced the acquisition of Dowling AgriTech in a move to strengthen seed supply security and drive innovation.

09/10/2025

Featuring more than 400 solar-panel-lined roof cassettes, construction of a new Sydney Fish Market is nearing completion.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/new-sydney-fish-market-nears-completion/

Construction of the new Sydney Fish Market is nearing completion, with multiple contractors now fitting out 40 retail stores across the site.

09/10/2025

Exhibitor spots are already filling for Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2026 with early bird tickets available.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/spots-filling-for-mice-2026/

MICE 2026 will return from 26 to 28 March and exhibitor spots are already filling with early bird tickets now available.

08/10/2025

Minor DKL Food Group has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Richard Hinson, signalling a new era for The Coffee Club.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/minor-dkl-food-group-appoints-new-ceo/

Minor DKL Food Group has announced the appointment of Richard Hinson as its new CEO, signalling a new era for The Coffee Club.

08/10/2025

Researchers have converted sugars from food waste into natural plastic films that could replace petroleum-based packaging.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/scientists-develop-plastic-films-from-food-waste-for-packaging/

Monash University

Researchers have converted sugars from food waste into natural plastic films that could one day replace petroleum-based packaging.

08/10/2025

Following a review from NSW Food Authority and the NSW Environment Protection Authority, the NSW government has confirmed there is no evidence that blueberries from northern NSW are unsafe for consumption.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/review-finds-no-evidence-of-pesticide-misuse-in-berries/

The state government has confirmed there is no evidence that blueberries from northern NSW are unsafe to eat.

08/10/2025

Ballarat Food Manufacturing has signed a five‑year lease for a new facility, with production expected to begin in mid‑2026.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/ballarat-food-manufacturing-signs-five-year-lease/

08/10/2025

Bulk‑handling experts face challenges in the food and beverage industry. Australian Bulk Handling Expo will explore new solutions and technologies.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/solve-the-biggest-challenges-in-bulk-handling-at-bulk2026/

From agriculture and mining to ports and construction, Australia’s bulk handling industry is vast, diverse, and vital.

08/10/2025

Nearly half of all product recalls in the past five years were due to undeclared allergens. Neogen's allergen testing solutions aim to safeguard businesses.

https://www.foodmag.com.au/allergen-testing-in-an-effective-environmental-monitoring-program/

Undeclared allergens remain the number one cause of food recalls in Australia. Neogen aims to help manufacturers safeguard their operations.