
Rakshnna Pattabiraman
Rakshnna Pattabiraman is a Business News Journalist at Octomedia covering news stories, reports and insights pertaining to the field of retail and FMCG. Prior to joining Octomedia, Rakshnna has a background in journalism with a focus on lifestyle, fashion, tech and culture reporting. When she is not a news junkie, she is off exploring and hiking this humble planet.
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Weight Watchers launches frozen meals range to boost immune system
The company says its Meals to Support Immunity range is the first frozen meal offering to earn Food Standards Australia ...
Sep 19, 2023

Coca-Cola launches limited-edition Y3000 Zero Sugar flavour
Last year, the business launched a new global innovation platform called Coca-Cola Creations which brings new products a...
Sep 13, 2023

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila lands in Australia
The company harvests its agave plants at peak maturity before slow-cooking each batch in traditional ovens for roughly 3...
Sep 13, 2023

Sorbent undergoes brand refresh across all media
The design also boasts revitalised colour systems along with a portfolio architecture system that enhances product and b...
Sep 11, 2023

RECALL: Natvia Milk Baking Chocolate
The product is made in Australia and is recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.
Sep 11, 2023

NZ Food Safety cautions against unregistered seaweed tonic
Seaweed can contain chemical hazards such as inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury and the product in question ha...
Sep 7, 2023

Nespresso unveils limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Cake flavour
This limited-edition coffee boasts warm spice notes such as cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.
Sep 6, 2023

Milklab, Tetra Pak team up to launch 250ml carton packs
Milklab CMO, Gerard Smith, said the demand for quality coffee at home has boomed in recent years and customers are frequ...
Sep 5, 2023

Lakanto unveils brown sugar substitute called Brown Lakanto
The company says Brown Lakanto is a sugar substitute that offers the molasses-like flavour profile of brown sugar and ha...
Sep 5, 2023

V Green energy drink gets a refresh after 26 years
The company says the refresh comes 26 years after its debut with the new product boasting a smoother and fruitier flavou...
Sep 5, 2023

Menz launches new Violet Crumble product
The new Violet Crumble Honeycomb Cream Balls are made of white chocolate shells featuring honeycomb pieces combined with...
Sep 5, 2023

Mandatory Spirit to launch premium cocktail in a carton
The range which includes two flavours – Sour Grape & Vodka and Sour Apple & Vodka – is produced locally in Victoria and ...
Sep 1, 2023

Krumbled Foods expands into Chemist Warehouse
The company says in a mere six weeks of daily consumption, customers reported visible reductions in fine lines, improved...
Sep 1, 2023

Despite doubling its US sales, Bubs posts $108 million loss
Sales in China plunged 73 per cent, largely due to Covid-related lockdowns and issues with it former partner distributor...
Sep 1, 2023

Yowie Group rescues Ernest Hillier Chocolate business
Yowie Group chairman, Sean Taylor, said the acquisition enables the business to “preserve an iconic Australian chocolate...
Aug 31, 2023

Fixx Nutrition launches new manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast
Founded in 2017 by athletes Michelle and Jan Buchegger, Fixx Nutrition provides all-natural sports and dietary supplemen...
Aug 30, 2023

Fever-Tree launches two new cocktail mixer flavours
The company says its latest release is designed to be mixed with premium spirits and both deliver bar-quality cocktails ...
Aug 29, 2023

Aldi Australia plays down imminent e-commerce expansion reports
After losing market share during Covid – and steadily regaining it since – Aldi knows it is losing out online to rivals...
Aug 29, 2023

Maggie Beer Holdings posts soft sales, pushes ahead with five-year plan
CEO of Maggie Beer Holdings, Kinda Grange, said the results reflect the rising interest rates and inflation impacting sp...
Aug 29, 2023

Bubs Australia names former Bulla exec as new CEO
Reg Weine was previously a non-executive director and board member of the company and replaces interim CEO Richard Paine...
Aug 29, 2023