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Food & Drink Business

Australia’s position in the Harvard Economic Complexity Index (ECI) has just received a significant boost, moving from 105th to 74th place out of the 145 countries assessed, but it is due to a recalibration of calculation methodology rather than a meaningful change in capability.

Seedlab Australia has launched a new national sponsorship for a Churchill Fellowship focused on food and beverage innovation, with the opportunity to be offered nationally from 2026 for five years.

Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) has accelerated a strategic review of its Hampers & Gifts Australia (HGA) division following unsolicited and non-binding approaches from external parties.