But there was more to this year than disease and strife. Big deals were done, innovations launched, and progress towards sustainability was made.
To read the roundup of the most important stories of the year, published in PKN's Nov-Dec 2020 issue, click here.
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s flagship annual convention, AIFST26, will run concurrently with foodpro 2026 on 27-28 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Cobram Estate Olives (CBO) has formally claimed a purchase price adjustment of up to US$31.9 million on its California Olive Ranch (COR) acquisition and expects to pay no earn-out on the deal, as the Australian producer works through the completion of its largest ever transaction.
Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) has pushed back the expected timing of its proposed $10 million sale of Hampers and Gifts Australia (HGA), with completion now targeted for February 2027 rather than a binding agreement signed by the end of this month.
