Tag: food manufacturing
From leftover plums to health products: Nutrafruit advances manufacturing from fruit waste
Australian company Nutrafruit is turning imperfect Queen Garnet plums into health products as part of a science-driven approach to food manufacturing that aims to reduce waste and create new value from agricultural by-products.
Nestlé posts organic growth amid total revenue dip in 2025
Nestlé has reported a significant turnaround in its market performance for 2025, driven by a resurgence in its “billionaire brands” and a strong recovery in the second half of the year.
RMIT research flags saltbush as high-protein manufacturing ingredient
New research from RMIT University suggests an Australian desert plant commonly known as Old Man Saltbush could offer food manufacturers a natural way to boost protein content and reduce added salt in staple foods.
Registrations open for FoodPro, Australia’s largest food manufacturing exhibition
Registrations have opened for FoodPro, Australia’s largest food manufacturing event, which will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals in Melbourne in July 2026.
Behind the line: How manufacturing upgrades powered ReFil’s newest caramel flavour
Australia’s food manufacturing sector has been undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by rising consumer demand for healthier choices and increased investment in local production capability.
Magnum Ice Cream invests $35M in Minto facility to boost Australian manufacturing
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced the completion of a $35 million transformation of its Minto facility in South-West Sydney, marking a significant step for Australian food manufacturing and the local Campbelltown community.
Mondelez doubles down on manufacturing in Victoria with high-tech facility
Victoria’s food manufacturing industry has received a boost with the opening of Mondelez International’s new $130 million National Distribution Centre in Truganina, marking what the company said is the most advanced facility globally.
AI-powered manufacturing takes centre stage at FoodTech Qld 2025
Artificial intelligence is continuing to reshape food and beverage processing in Australia, as leading technology providers showcase their AI-supported solutions at FoodTech Qld 2025.
FoodTech QLD 2025 reveals key speakers ahead of June conference
FoodTech QLD has announced the speaker line-up for its 2025 conference, set to take place on 19 to 20 June at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.
New manufacturing hub to boost food sector and jobs in Central Coast
Construction has officially commenced on the Central Coast’s Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, marking a key milestone for the region’s food manufacturing sector.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
