Mark Whittaker, Author at Forbes Australia

Aussie startup Nourish gets US safety tick for vegan animal fat

Canberra food-tech company Nourish Ingredients has secured US approval for its flagship Tastilux fat, clearing the way for immediate commercial sales to American food manufacturers.

Australia’s Best Under a Billion: From EV chargers to E-commerce skincare

Fifteen Australian firms made it onto Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion list featuring the small- to medium public companies punching above their weight.

Why this Melbourne startup backed the cow while everyone else bet against it

As plant-based alternatives soared, MEQ quietly built hardware to understand real meat better. Now it’s the first tech certified by the USDA in 15 years.

Which Australian companies made the Global 2000 this year?

The Global 2000 measures more than just market value – which is why asset-heavy players like Viva Energy trump higher-valued tech firms like WiseTech and REA.

DroneShield expands to Europe amid $1.4 trillion ReArm push

Australian counter-drone tech firm DroneShield is setting up shop in Europe as demand for modern warfare defence systems surges.

Inside Amazon’s race to rule the skies – and the Aussie leading the charge

David Carbon went from fixing washing machines in Melbourne to building Amazon’s global drone fleet. Now he’s eyeing Australian skies.

‘Diabetes is reversible’: How a triathlete hacked his health and raised $1.6m

Vively has raised $1.6 million and partnered with Bupa to bring continuous glucose monitors to the masses. For founder Tim Veron, it’s personal. Key Takeaways Tim Veron was a busy guy, running businesses while running, swimming and cycling six days a week for Olympic-distance triathlons. He was a healthy weight and eating what he thought […]