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Liquor consumption set to shrink in the next decade, research finds
In its first 10-year forecast, IWSR said it did not expect global alcohol consumption volumes to stop falling until after 2031.
Business
Liquor consumption set to shrink in the next decade, research finds
In its first 10-year forecast, IWSR said it did not expect global alcohol consumption volu...
The Ben Buckler names Kristy Bloomfield as CEO
As The Ben Buckler Whisky’s new CEO, Bloomfield will oversee commercial scaling and strate...
Roma Foods CEO departs after six years
Schachna will remain with the organisation for an unspecified transition period.
Sigma Healthcare eyes $14bn acquisition of UK’s Boots
Sigma has confirmed it is in talks about the business but stresses there is no certainty a...
Ingredion secures takeover deal for Tate & Lyle
The transaction implies a total enterprise value of approximately US$5 billion.
Beverage industry prepares for mandatory health star ratings
First introduced in 2014, HSRs are an on-package label which rates the nutritional profile...
Technology
Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
The system will be open for consultation by farmers, governments and the coffee industry, ...
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...
Supply Chain
Mars opens Australia’s largest cat food kitchen in Wodonga
With this expansion, 90 per cent of Mars pet care products will be manufactured locally.
Mondelez upgrades Melbourne confectionery plant with $8 million investment
The upgrade is designed to support the production of more than 120 products.
James Boag plans to close 145-year-old Tasmania brewery
Lion has begun a consultation period with affected staff to discuss potential redeployment...
Channels
Pams seafood completes shift to responsible sourcing
"Our work isn't done," retailer declares.
Foodstuffs South Island to expand facial recognition to more stores
New World Stanmore will begin using the technology from June 8.
What can supermarket aisles tell us about consumer confidence?
As shoppers become more price-conscious, retailers face growing pressure to balance promot...
