The federal government released its 2026 budget last week, with longstanding issues in the food and beverage sector mostly overlooked in favour of the critical supply chain challenges arising from the Middle East conflict. Although organisations such as AUSVEG and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have welcomed measures that will ease pressure on farmers and strengthen the nation’s food supply chains, there are concerns that they fall short of the specific and systemic reforms necessary to restore certainty to the Australian food industry.
The Endeavour Group board has appointed Tim Poole as chair, following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. His selection was initially announced in February, and the appointment was made effective from 14 May.
Aquaculture farm, Fremantle Seaweed, has acquired a new site in Fremantle to develop a seaweed hatchery, nursery, production and processing facility.
