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PepsiCo brands join Shift 20 disability inclusivity initiative
The partnership – which began last month – will continue for a year.
Business
Hershey’s global profit slides on higher commodity, tariff costs
Q4 operating profit plunged 52 per cent to US$444.9 million.
Feb 6, 2026
Kirin to sell Four Roses bourbon brand to US wine giant
Kirin, which bought Four Roses in 2002, said it was looking to complete the deal in the se...
Feb 6, 2026
Senior Woolworths exec takes helm of BioPak
As CEO, he will lead the company’s efforts to scale its international operations.
Feb 5, 2026
Retail crime and the price of justification in 2026
Examining the cultural, rather than criminal, story of retail crime and what it signals fo...
Feb 5, 2026
AFGC calls for productivity push in next federal budget
“It’s about targeted investment that lifts productivity, strengthens regional economies, a...
Feb 5, 2026
Viva Energy taps former Myer exec Teresa Sando as retail CEO
Rendo has worked at the likes of Big W and Woolworths, most recently serving as MD of Myer...
Feb 5, 2026
Technology
Why grocery is becoming the next test case for agentic AI
Inside Woolworths’ push to automate the weekly shop.
CSIRO calls on farm and food industry innovators to hone their R&D skills
The free, eight-week online program clarifies SMEs’ early ideas in such a way that they ca...
Jan 19, 2026
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
When AI starts making everyday decisions, we must ask whether consumers retain meaningful ...
Jan 16, 2026
Supply Chain
Coca-Cola, Colgate and the benefits of category captaincy for retailers
Disciplined brand leader can deliver real results if they follow best practice rules.
Inside Amazon’s big bet on Harris Farm
The launch of the partnership shows how Amazon plans to win Australian households’ weekly ...
Jan 28, 2026
Confectionery manufacturers explore cocoa-free pathways
Major cocoa suppliers and snack manufacturers are investing in three main cocoa-free techn...
Jan 16, 2026
Channels
Aldi cuts prices on 300 products to challenge rivals
The retailer is looking to speed up growth after recent challenges from Costco in the sect...
Viva Energy taps former Myer exec Teresa Sando as retail CEO
Rendo has worked at the likes of Big W and Woolworths, most recently serving as MD of Myer...
Feb 5, 2026
Woolworths trials drive-thru burger concept in supermarket carpark
The drive-thru format provided a way to present restaurant-style meals designed for home p...
Feb 4, 2026