News

Parmalat strengthens Australian presence

23 Dec 2014

Parmalat Australia is to acquire Longwarry Food Park which operates in the state of Victoria and specialises in the production of milk powders, cream cheese, and fresh and UHT milk products. Longwarry has grown significantly over recent years and owns a single production facility with approximately 50 employees. Last financial year, the company reported revenues […]

Parmalat strengthens Australian presence

australian-flag-blue-sky-background-37410339Parmalat Australia is to acquire Longwarry Food Park which operates in the state of Victoria and specialises in the production of milk powders, cream cheese, and fresh and UHT milk products.

Longwarry has grown significantly over recent years and owns a single production facility with approximately 50 employees.

Last financial year, the company reported revenues of approximately €60 million.

With this transaction, the Parmalat Group said that it further strengthens its position in the Australian market, broadening its manufacturing base in that country, enters the milk powder market and supports its overall milk supply base. The acquisition also improves Parmalat Australia’s export capability, the company said.

Related news

Empowering innovation in fortification and colouration

Empowering innovation in fortification and colouration

13 Nov 2025

Divi’s Nutraceuticals offers a large portfolio of innovative, high-quality ingredients for foods, beverages, and supplements, with bespoke solutions and expert support for product success.

Read more 
Danone highlights digestive health as potential ‘tipping point’ for food industry

Danone highlights digestive health as potential ‘tipping point’ for food industry

13 Nov 2025

Danone is betting on a food industry “tipping point” that will bloat the market for healthy products, particularly those related to gut health.

Read more 
Standing Ovation and Bel scale up casein production from dairy co-products

Standing Ovation and Bel scale up casein production from dairy co-products

11 Nov 2025

Foodtech company Standing Ovation has partnered with cheese specialist Bel Group to manufacture dairy serums for industrial-scale casein production via precision fermentation.

Read more 
New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

10 Nov 2025

Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.

Read more 
Whistleblowers accuse UK meat industry of promoting cheap, unsustainable supply

Whistleblowers accuse UK meat industry of promoting cheap, unsustainable supply

7 Nov 2025

An anonymous group of industry insiders has accused the UK’s biggest food companies of systematically driving down meat quality and welfare standards.

Read more 
Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels

Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels

6 Nov 2025

From ice cream to dips and ready meals, cottage cheese is experiencing a renaissance as a high-protein, clean ingredient for health-conscious consumers.

Read more 
Bord Bia presents Irish dairy ingredient suppliers at Fi Europe

Bord Bia presents Irish dairy ingredient suppliers at Fi Europe

6 Nov 2025

Dairygold Co-operative Society, The Carbery Group, and Ornua Co-operative: Meet with sustainable producers of Irish dairy ingredients at Food ingredients Europe 2025, Hall 7.2 Stand M18.

Read more 
Faravelli at Fi Europe: Showcasing FARA® functional solutions for food and nutra

Faravelli at Fi Europe: Showcasing FARA® functional solutions for food and nutra

28 Oct 2025

At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris (stand 72M39), Faravelli showcases FARA® Customized Functional Solutions and a wide ingredient portfolio for food and nutra – delivering quality, innovation, and expertise.

Read more 
Agrigum Redefined FIBER

Agrigum Redefined FIBER

27 Oct 2025

Agrigum has transformed gum acacia into a natural, science-backed fibre that supports gut health, sustainability, and innovation across global food and nutrition applications.

Read more 
Expanding boundaries in food & beverage innovation

Expanding boundaries in food & beverage innovation

23 Oct 2025

IMCD and FrieslandCampina Professional expand partnership to deliver Kievit® across EMEA, enabling brands to enhance quality and accelerate time-to-market for tomorrow’s food & beverage creations.

Read more