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Cauldron Ferm raises $13.25m in Series A2 funding round
Australia-based biomanufacturing company Cauldron Ferm has secured $13.25 million in a Series A2 funding round, bringing its total funding to $26 million.
EU-Australia trade deal slashes tariffs on agri-food products, but raises farmers' concerns
The European Union and Australia have finalised a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant shift in food and beverage trade flows.
Lactalis to shutter Brisbane milk plant and redirect production
French dairy giant Lactalis will close its South Brisbane milk plant in July 2026, shifting production to fewer modern sites as it reshapes its Australian network.
Agronomics backs animal-free lactoferrin as precision fermentation nears commercial rollout
The investment, made through a convertible note as part of a wider funding round, will support All G’s scale-up of lactoferrin produced via precision fermentation
ACCC backs new industry-led plastics recycling scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft proposal to authorise the creation of a voluntary, industry-led programme to collect and recycle soft plastic packaging from consumers.