
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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Arnott’s unveils new flavours in gluten-free biscuit range
The new products retail for $5.30 each and are available initially at independent stores and Woolworths, with Coles stoc...
May 16, 2022

Woolworths Metro launches in-store vertical farm
Woolworths Metro director Justin Nolan said the venture will create great awareness of innovative Australian farming met...
May 16, 2022

Yes You Can Drinks launches alcohol-free canned cocktails
Founded by Olympian Tyler Martin, the brand wanted a sophisticated non-alcoholic offering that caters to mindful drinker...
May 16, 2022

The Good Seed raises $750,000 in crowdfunding to ramp up expansion
The funds will be used to speed up production, hire staff and scale marketing as the business expands its distribution i...
May 16, 2022

The Wine Group fined $200,000 for spamming customers
“People choose to opt-out from receiving marketing SMS and calls, sometimes for deeply personal reasons. Industry must r...
May 12, 2022

Manufacturers urged to set 2025 recyclable packaging targets
The Recycled Materials Pledge instituted by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation will urge retailers to public...
May 12, 2022

McKenzie’s launches Pulse Plus range
According to the brand, the 350g pack cooks for under 30 minutes and does not require overnight soaking.
May 12, 2022

Woolworths to accept QR code payments
The new feature added to the company’s loyalty program app will allow shoppers to seamlessly pay and earn reward points ...
May 11, 2022

Muscle Nation boosts range with 13 new products
Muscle Nation has extended its product range to 23 following a sell-out launch last July through Coles stores.
May 11, 2022

How I am Grounded upcycles coffee fruit waste into vegan snack bars
Coffee fruits are naturally high in antioxidants such as catechin – which prevents cell damage – and polyphenols, a natu...
May 11, 2022

Star Combo production ramps up to meet export demand
Star Combo CEO Su Zhang said the company will enter a significant new phase when its manufacturing facility upgrade is c...
May 10, 2022

Nutricare launches hypoallergenic plasters for kids
Healthcare company Nutricare has unveiled a range of hypoallergenic, non-toxic, sustainable plasters for kids.
May 9, 2022

Lion launches Australia’s first carbon-neutral, alcohol-free beer
The alcohol-free beer category has been steadily growing in Queensland, which now outranks NSW and Victoria in sales.
May 9, 2022

Big W launches toy recycling program through its entire network
Around 26.8 million toys are discarded in Australia every year, the majority placed in normal rubbish as they are not ke...
May 9, 2022

Yowie Surprise-Inside chocolates make a comeback
The chocolates were a phenomenon in the mid-90s when at the product's peak, Australian consumers were buying 1 million Y...
May 6, 2022

BWX forecasts strong revenue for this year
The group owns brands including Sukin, Nourished Life, Flora & Fauna, Go-To, Andalou Naturals and Mineral Fusion.
May 6, 2022

East Forged unveils first-of-its-kind nitrogen-infused iced tea
The team was awarded $119,000 as part of the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founded Initiative run by the Depar...
May 6, 2022

Moments Condoms aims to empower women to protect their sexual health
The company says its condoms are packaged and pitched at women, rather than men as most traditional condom brands are.
May 5, 2022

Ampol appoints new head of Australian retail business
Thomson has been with the company since 2019 in key roles including GM of retail operations and head of retail excellenc...
May 5, 2022

Coca-Cola names new regional marketing VP
Being a strong supporter of integrating sustainability, Blume was at the forefront during the company’s introduction of ...
May 5, 2022