As the country’s alternative proteins industry convened in Melbourne yesterday for the annual AltProteins conference, news broke that The Aussie Plant Based Co., makers of vEEF and Love Buds plant-based foods, had gone into liquidation. Investment, education, and action were consistent messages of the day, but frustration was palpable at the lack of political interest, maturity, and courage to lead and support the transition underway in our food system.
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced changes to its management team to support the next phase of its strategic delivery, after the release of its revised strategy at the end of September.
Australian Vintage, has reappointed Craig Garvin as chief executive officer, after he was dismissed in May for "inconsistency with the values of the company and the high standards expected of its CEO”.