10+ hour, 37+ min ago  (144+ words) Food & Drink Business Welcome to the June edition of PLAY, your monthly wrap-up of the biggest stories shaping Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry. This month we're looking at global investment, food tech, wine, innovation, and a strategic reset for…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (431+ words) While limoncello continues to gain momentum globally, the company stated the category remains relatively underdeveloped in Australia, presenting a significant opportunity for retailers looking to diversify their citrus and aperitivo offerings. 23rd Street Distillery brand manager, Julia Foley, said the launch…...

6+ hour, 46+ min ago  (428+ words) Lactalis Australia is a major dairy processor that produces a wide range of dairy products across brands including Pauls, Harvey Fresh, Oak, Vaalia and Ice Break. The company's multinational parent group, Lactalis Group, also recently acquired Fonterra's global Consumer business…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (242+ words) Drumstick has been a staple in Australian freezers since 1963, with more than 155 million cones sold annually, while Milo has been in pantries for generations. The classic flavours come together in the new Drumstick Minis Milo, combining a signature cone packed…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (413+ words) The maker's Banksia, a semi-hard cheese made from certified organic cow's milk in the style of the traditional tommes of the French Alps, took the top award in its class. Long Paddock also placed second in the same class. The…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (593+ words) Sea Stock specialises in onshore algae cultivation and compound extraction, and is currently working to commercialise Ruby Sea " its high purity, naturally derived red pigment (R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE)) extracted from sustainably cultivated Asparagopsis seaweed. Now under construction in Oakford, the new…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (504+ words) According to Green Queen, Peppou is heading up a new start-up that has been spun out of Vow. In a statement to Forbes Australia, Peppou said, "Last year Vow had a massive breakthrough on production scale and economics " now by…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (448+ words) Vincents will assume responsibility for day-to-day administration and will work alongside director and co-founder, Chris Benson, and key stakeholders to assess opportunities to strengthen the business and determine the best path forward. Benson said their intention was to work with…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (518+ words) The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) said the milestone marked a significant deterioration in trading conditions. The 2026 quota was filled 37 days earlier than the equivalent trigger in 2025 and more than 100 days ahead of the 2024 timing, after exporters front-loaded shipments through…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (387+ words) Organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Food Taipei Mega Shows brings together global leaders from across the entire food industry supply chain to showcase ideas, products, and opportunities for the future food system. Last year the event…...