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McCain to shut down NZ vege processing plant
Series of losses incurred before final decision made, sources report.
Business
Sunscreen regulations in focus following Choice testing
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McCain to shut down NZ vege processing plant
Series of losses incurred before final decision made, sources report.
Mar 26, 2026
Recall: Barkly Smokehouse Lux Ham
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Meat waste a global crisis as protein demand soars
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Mar 25, 2026
Who Gives a Crap proves not for profit can scale
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Danone announces $1.6bn acquisition of nutrition drink Huel
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Technology
How T2 is balancing retail growth with financial discipline
T2’s Krista Diez-Simson explains how data-led investment, omnichannel strategy and discipl...
Why retailers can’t escape responsibility for AI chatbots
Retailers are rapidly adopting generative AI chatbots, but consumer law means businesses r...
Mar 13, 2026
Woolworths AI agent rambles about its ‘mother’ revealing deep tech problems
Instead of sticking to groceries, recipes and basket suggestions, Olive reportedly produce...
Mar 2, 2026
Supply Chain
Independent Liquor Group opens Queensland DC
CEO Paul Esposito said the site is aimed at improving service for members and supporting f...
McCain to shut down NZ vege processing plant
Series of losses incurred before final decision made, sources report.
Mar 26, 2026
Shrinkflation strikes Easter goodies
Some manufacturers have taken different approaches. Aldi restored the size of its Dairy Fi...
Mar 24, 2026
Channels
Australian avocado industry trials in-store ripeness scanner for retail use
The technology uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to measure fruit firmness without dam...
How is Costco sustaining growth amid tariffs and expansion?
Strong membership renewals, digital growth and steady warehouse openings helped the retail...
Mar 9, 2026
Coles, Woolworths refuse to rule out dynamic pricing
The ACCC currently rules that dynamic pricing is not illegal, but “businesses must be clea...
Mar 5, 2026