It’s been three years since foodpro, Australasia’s leading food manufacturing and packaging exhibition, took Melbourne by storm (literally). Now, the wait is almost over. Coming to Sydney from 16 to 19 July, foodpro 2017 promises to once again showcase the future of all things food. But this is more than just an expo: foodpro 2017 […]
Thinking about expanding your food & beverage business overseas? Learn the top 5 strategies for food and beverage export success. Clean, green, high quality and healthy — Australian food & beverage products have an enviable reputation abroad. As a result, the market is ripe for those producers looking to take the step overseas. The China-Australia Free Trade […]
One of the most exciting things about the bottled water market is its constant growth and evolution. Over the past two decades, bottled water has become the fastest-growing beverage market in the world; valued at $157 billion in 2013, it is expected to reach a massive $280b by 2020. There are countless factors behind this […]
Brand innovation and disruption are exploding. News feeds are filled with stories of emerging brands re-imagining nearly every product and service category. However, when it comes to innovation in the Australian food & beverage industry, everything is eerily quiet. Yet food & beverage brand owners need to innovate; it’s an essential driver in helping companies […]
Is your company keeping pace with emerging wine industry and consumer trends? It’s easy to think that the wine industry exists in its own bubble. But emerging consumer trends are fast disrupting the way people choose, buy, and drink their wine. To survive and grow, wine companies need to dig deep into these consumer behaviours […]
Are you ready for the future of labelling? Consumer needs are changing faster than ever. So it’s never been more important for food & beverage manufacturers to stay alert and ahead of the game. Here are three labelling trends food & beverage manufacturers in Australia need to know: Trend #1: Clean labelling “Clean” is the new […]
What’s really going on in the beverage market today? Here, we explore the major trends across soft drinks, juice, beer, wine, bottled water and beyond. Soft drinks slowing down The Australian soft-drink market needs a shakeup. On the surface, it seems that new companies are entering the scene, but Roy Morgan Research shows that Coca […]
By Llewellyn Stephens FAIP* There are a multitude of packaging options available for beverages in the local market. Compared with a global scale, the Australian market is small, plus has the challenge of significant transport distances. Producers also face a retail environment dominated by two major players, and where margins for commodities are low. Each […]