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Irene Dong

Irene Dong is a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology with a major in international relations, specialising in public relations, communications, and media. She has a passion for fashion, food, sustainability, and languages.

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Kettle Firemasters

Kettle Chips launches FireMasters range 

The FireMasters range draws on the flavours and techniques of fire pit, wood-fired and chargrilled cooking.
wine bottles up close

Australian wine exports slide as global demand softens

More than half of Australia’s wine export volume continues to go to the UK and the US.
AFNOR Groupe

HACCP Australia sold to French standards group

The deal includes both HACCP Australia and sister company HACCP International.
Lactalis Australia

Lactalis to shut South Brisbane facility, costing up to 200 jobs

The AWU described the closure as a major loss.
Ampol Foodary Eastern Creek

Ampol opens Foodary Eastern Creek on Sydney’s M4

The Eastern Creek opening marks Soul Origin’s first entry into an Ampol service centre.
Beyond Immerse

Beyond plant-based: Beyond Meat adds protein drinks

Beyond Immerse is being sold for a limited time through the company’s direct-to-consumer Beyond Test Kitchen platform.

Diageo weighs sale of China assets amid strategic review

Diageo declined to comment on the reports.
Kroger food trend
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink

Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink to exit in May

The move comes as Heineken continues to roll out its EverGreen Strategy 2030.
Noon breakfast

Noon makes national debut in Woolworths with on-the-go breakfast drinks

Noon is available in three flavours: Honey Banana, Creamy Vanilla, and Milk Chocolate.
Grocery meat

Economic modelling tips global food waste worth $800 billion this year

The food waste across the retail supply chain is equivalent to around 33 per cent of total revenue on average.
M&M's pop up at Australian Open

M&M’s pop-up store to return to the Australian Open 

The store will once again occupy Garden Square and feature the chocolate wall.
Kingland yogurt

Kingland launches dairy-free yoghurt in Hong Kong in a strategic expansion 

The range is available in selected premium and mainstream retail outlets.
Nespresso store in the US

Nespresso opens largest flagship in New York City 

The New York location is the eighth flagship boutique globally.
Wanderlust product

Wanderlust launches six plant-based supplements

The range is positioned for consumers seeking additive-conscious supplements.
OMG Oat Milk

OMG Group tops $3m in first-half sales 

Online sales now exceed $2 million on a Moving Annual Total (MAT) basis.
Bibigo vegan kimchi

Bibigo launches vegan kimchi range in Australia

The range reflects growing consumer interest in plant-based Korean flavours.
Oreo Zero Sugar

Mondelez to launch sugar-free Oreo in the US 

The launch follows earlier launches in Europe and China.
Ferrero Rocher Christmas range.

Ferrero Rocher adds seasonal products to Christmas line-up

These new items complement Ferrero Rocher’s existing festive collection.
Creative Native Foods

Cooee Foods acquires Creative Native Foods

As part of the deal, founder Andrew Fielke will stay on as a consultant.