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Russian liquor pulled from shelves in response to invasion
"As an organisation, ... we are deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace.”
Mar 1, 2022

Violet Crumble, FruChocs brands boost Easter ranges
South Australian confectionery maker Menz has expanded its Easter offer this year, adding new versions of its Violet Cru...
Feb 28, 2022

US sales growth boosts BWX Group’s first-half fortunes
Second quarter trading showed a broader retail-led recovery as consumers return to socialising and in-store shopping.
Feb 28, 2022

Higher average spend, overseas growth boost Retail Food Group’s first half
Retail Food Group reported robust operating performance across its quick-service restaurant business, the Gloria Jean’s ...
Feb 23, 2022

McDonald’s faces massive court claim over ‘shameful’ worker treatment
Case described as the biggest of its kind in Australian history, and “a groundbreaking moment for some of the most vulne...
Jan 31, 2022

Restaurant Brands sales exceed $1 billion, despite Covid-19 impact
Strong contribution from new California business helps listed operator reach target milestone.
Jan 27, 2022

Unilever walks away from GSK consumer business bid
Unilever has backed off its plan to buy GlaxoSmithKline's consumer healthcare business.
Jan 21, 2022

Four-month-old grocery startup Milkrun raises $75 million
Founder sees huge potential in Sydney market and will soon expand into Melbourne.
Jan 20, 2022

Pharmacies, grocers face ACCC probe over ‘outrageous’ RAT price gouging
Complaints run to 150 a day with consumers being charged as much as $500 for kits that wholesale for up to only $11.45 e...
Jan 17, 2022

Robern Menz rebrands as it chases growth at home and abroad
Over the coming two years, all of the company’s packaging will progressively adopt the new tagline “Making Life Sweet” a...
Jan 11, 2022

AFGC demands consistent, nationwide rules on Covid close contacts
Workforce reductions are running as high as 40 per cent among companies trying to maintain the supply of essential items...
Jan 10, 2022

My Foodie Box raises $6 million in IPO, plans expansion
From its launch in 2019, My Foodie Box has grown to more than 1650 subscribers and delivers around 1000 boxes per week.
Jan 6, 2022

JBS settles Rivalea deal for $175 million
JBS Australia has completed the acquisition of Rivalea Holdings and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise from Singapore food company ...
Jan 5, 2022

New Zealand’s Life Health Foods plans to buy Chalmers Organics
Life Health Foods NZ has sought Commerce Commission approval to acquire competitor Chalmers Organics.
Dec 27, 2021

Second plastics summit will help shape path to National Packaging Targets
A second National Plastics Design Summit will be held in February to find common ground on achieving the National Packag...
Dec 20, 2021

Sustainable Nutrition Group buys Australian Superfood Company
ASX-listed Sustainable Nutrition Group is to purchase The Australian Superfood Company, for $3 million.
Dec 17, 2021

Voly to expand beyond Sydney after $18 million seed funding round
Founders promise to disrupt retail sector that offers “some of the slowest delivery times in the world”.
Dec 16, 2021

Australia wins another round against New Zealand in rights to manuka honey
New Zealand honey makers have lost a bid to trademark the term ‘manuka honey’ in the UK after a legal challenge from riv...
Dec 15, 2021

Harvest Road takes stake in alt-meat maker ProForm Foods
Agri-food business Harvest Road has taken a strategic minority stake in alt-meat protein company ProForm Foods, owner of...
Dec 15, 2021

James Squire launches new artisan brew with $30,000+ bottle opener
Brewer James Squires is auctioning off what it describes as Australia’s most valuable bottle opener to raise funds for R...
Dec 14, 2021