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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Aldi Australia names Anna McGrath as CEO
Anna McGrath has been with the company for 17 years in various leadership roles and was the former group MD for both US ...
Aug 10, 2023
Coles adds a fully electric van to its online delivery fleet
Dubbed ‘Sparky’ by Coles team members, the van aims to complete up to 240 orders a week and save up to $170 on fuel each...
Aug 10, 2023
Premix cocktail brand Curatif names new distributor
Melbourne-based premix cocktail brand Curatif has teamed up with global drinks distributor Amber Beverage Group to expan...
Aug 10, 2023
RECALL: The Hills Distillery Vermouth products
The products are recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – sulphites.
Aug 9, 2023
Liquor industry veteran joins eau de vie brand Feels Botanical
John Gakuru is a spirit industry professional with two decades of experience in international liquor across various role...
Aug 8, 2023
Consumers rethink diet as cost pressures increase
The findings have revealed that Australians are “overwhelmingly” turning to cheaper alternatives to increase their prote...
Aug 8, 2023
Additive-free Baxter Vodka wins double gold in San Francisco
The vodka, which won Double Gold – top prize is made without additives and offers a slightly sweet taste finish.
Aug 8, 2023
Coles names Anna Croft as its new chief commercial officer
Anna Croft is the current COO of Mecca Brands where she helped transform the retailers’ business operations for health a...
Aug 8, 2023
Woolworths, Goterra to use larvae to break down food waste
Goterra’s soon-to-be-unveiled facility in Sydney’s Wetherill Park will use Black Soldier Fly larvae to break down food w...
Aug 4, 2023
Suntory to create $3 billion trans-Tasman business partnership
The combined company will become the fourth-largest ANZ beverage group in Oceania taking over “full end-to-end control” ...
Aug 3, 2023
Woolworths faces prosecution over unpaid long service leave
The regulator has also alleged underpayments ranging between $250 to over $12,000 and has filed 1000 chargers in the Mag...
Aug 2, 2023
Food importers subject to new safety rules in New Zealand
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general, Vincent Arbuckle, said the regulator encourages all registered food imp...
Aug 2, 2023
Wellnex Life posts 51 per cent increase in revenue
The company's brands include Wakey Wakey, The Iron Company, Nighty Night, Mr. Bright, Pharmacy Own and Wagner Health.
Aug 1, 2023
Queensland snack food brand My Berries rewarded
Established in 2013 by Stuart and Allison McGruddy, My Berries turns surplus fresh fruits, that would have been discarde...
Aug 1, 2023
White King launches bleach-free Multi-Purpose Cleaner
The latest release boasts a bleach-free formula that is antibacterial and removes dirt, grime and grease.
Aug 1, 2023
Sanford CEO Peter Reidie steps down
The chairman of Sanford, Sir Rob McLeod thanked Reidie for his leadership during a period of “extremely challenging” loc...
Aug 1, 2023
New Zealand’s Everblue Naturals launches in Coles
The products are made from high-quality natural ingredients and botanical extracts and are free of parabens and silicone...
Jul 31, 2023
Air New Zealand to taste-test 500 homegrown wines
About 500 homegrown wines will go through a “rigorous blind taste testing” process by top wine experts and wine connoiss...
Jul 31, 2023
Beer Fans set to launch in New Zealand in August
The marketplace website will showcase New Zealand’s finest breweries and its merchandise products, initially taking on d...
Jul 28, 2023
New Zealand’s Epic Brewing enters liquidation
Liquidator Adam Botterill told The NZ Herald that the business is still trading however the staff are engaged on a short...
Jul 28, 2023