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Irene Dong

Irene Dong is a journalist with a major in International Relations. She has several years of experience writing news, featured articles, and magazine features for Inside Retail. Her favourite retail sectors are Business, Food and Beverage, and Beauty.

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Andy Morley

Pet Circle taps new leaders to power next growth phase

Andy Morley will oversee Pet Circle’s end-to-end customer strategy.
Tim Piper

Australian appointed president of International Confectionery Association

"This appointment recognises Australia as an integral member of the ICA," Piper said.
Dua Lipa

Nespresso taps Dua Lipa as brand ambassador

Nespresso appears to be targeting a demographic that values lifestyle and cultural relevance.

FWO eyes Yarra Valley businesses over pay violations

Failure to meet minimum pay standards and licensing requirements would attract stronger penalties.
Hugos Chocolate

Hugos Chocolate lands nationwide in 7-Eleven

The range is sold in 130g packs with a recommended retail price of $7.50.
Nobo Soy

Oatside’s new soy milk brand Nobo comes with a handbag

The range debuts with two variants: Nobo Soy Original and Nobo Almond Soy.
Mica Creamery

WA’s first buffalo milk ice cream launches in Perth 

The ice cream will debut in two flavours: Classic Vanilla and Rich Hazelnut Chocolate.
OMG Group

OMG Group posts strong revenue surge, flags further distribution growth

OMG reported total revenue of $3.108 million, up 79 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
Blurred Wholesale Store

AFGC urges stronger investment to secure food manufacturing growth

The industry body’s Towards 2030: A Food and Grocery Snapshot reviews the sector’s performance from 2020 to 2025.
Honey Australia

Honey Australia accelerates Middle East push with Lulu Hypermarket deal

An in-store event in Qatar helped launch the brand to consumers.
7-Eleven Australia

7-Eleven bets Australia can prove global convenience model

7-Eleven plans to opens hundreds of new stores in Australia by 2030.
Natural Raw C

Natural Raw C launches in Woolworths NZ

The coconut water brand is launching with seven SKUs across Woolworths NZ.
Lard Ass Butter

Feel Good Foods lands distribution deal for Lard Ass Butter

Lard Ass Butter is made from cream sourced from grass-fed cows and churned in small batches.
TMICC Seabin

Magnum responds to harbour waste data with ocean reduction push

The partnership will also centre on measuring and reducing Streets-related soft plastic litter over time.
Seedlab Australia

Seedlab Australia launches national scholarship

The fellowship is open to researchers, industry professionals, innovators and early-stage founders.
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.