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Ruth Hogan

Ruth Hogan is features and premium editor of FMCG content at Octomedia. Hailing all the way from the Emerald Isle, Ruth has her finger on the pulse of FMCG news on both sides of the globe. As editor of Inside FMCG’s online and print publications over the last two years, Ruth has consistently delivered breaking industry news, and crafted informative features for professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, Ruth is bringing her knowledge of the grocery landscape to Premium subscribers and delving into global trends to inform local businesses. When she’s not tapping away at the keyboard, you’ll find her browsing her local supermarket for the latest and greatest products on the market.

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Growth in food products far outpaces health and beauty, IRI

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Kaufland gets to work on first SA store, with planning approved for another

An additional site in Paradise has been submitted for development approval.

Mondelēz brings SnackFutures innovation hub to Australia

Market hub in Melbourne to accelerate growth and innovation in health and wellbeing and 'good for the planet'.

Compass points to higher sales

Woolworths introduces app to help suppliers keep product on shelves.

Remedy introduces live cultured Mexican drink

Remedy Tepache is rooted in old school Mexican fermenting traditions and is naturally free of sugar.

Off to a grrreat start at Kellogg’s

Kellogg’s managing director Esme Borgelt talks leadership goals and putting the snap, crackle and pop back into the busi...

Sales vs safety: the minor inconvenience of online alcohol delivery

Are there enough measures in place to ensure alcohol doesn't fall into the hands of minors? And how much responsibility ...

Ashgrove Cheese tackles challenges in dairy production with Amazeballs

Tassie company develops cheese product which requires no refrigeration as solution to challenges in dairy distribution.

Need for speed: Aussies blow a third of food budget on fast food

Consumers chasing food that is easy to purchase, quick to cook and cheap.

Personalised nutrition and precision farming to influence future of food

Nestlé’s global innovation director Gerardo Mazzeo shares his tips for fresh thinking in business.

Marley Spoon’s half-year revenue jumps 55 per cent

The US was the fastest growing segment for the business with 86 per cent revenue growth year-on-year.

Woolworths full-year profit lifts 7.2 per cent

Comparable food sales increased across its Australian supermarkets.

Kaufland confirms two more sites for Victoria, with a further nine under review

Kaufland has commenced construction of its first two supermarkets which will act as test stores in the Australian expans...

Chobani Australia launches Fit X with no added sugar

The new range is designed to meet the needs of functional eaters.

Bega profit drops 59 per cent

Bega says FY19 will go down in history as one of the most difficult dairy farming years ever experienced.

Lion scraps salary questions in job interviews

The beverage giant said asking candidates about salary only perpetuates the gender pay gap.

Dove launches baby care range in Australia

The Baby Dove range by Unilever is aimed at restoring moisture and nutrients to infant skin.

DHL quits Amazon Fresh deliveries in Germany due to disappointing performance

DHL ends partnership with Amazon Fresh as market for food e-commerce disappointing.

D’Orsogna begins production at state-of-the-art facility in Victoria

WA food manufacturer commences production at $66 million facility in Melbourne.

Nestlé expands plant-based range

Nestlé's Garden Gourmet range in Europe now includes plant-based mince and an improved version of the Incredible Burger.