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.
From the author
Consumers being duped by plant-based proteins, meat industry says
Australia’s seafood, meat, and poultry industries call out “misleading” labelling of plant based proteins, after researc...
Aug 6, 2021
The right formula? Promotion of toddler milk comes into question
ACCC calls on government to consider promotion of toddler formula in review of MAIF Agreement.
Aug 5, 2021
Small businesses, big ambitions: Sprout Organic
Our biggest challenges probably still lay ahead as we expand globally with all countries having very different regulatio...
Aug 4, 2021
Small business, big ambitions: Funday Natural Sweets
We turn traditional sugary treats on their head.
Jul 29, 2021
Small businesses, big ambitions: Urban Ethos
Urban Ethos is a Melbourne-based FMCG brand that develops eco-conscious products with the mission to change consumer hab...
Jul 29, 2021
Coles ditches collectibles to meet sustainability targets
Coles will launch its national “Together to Zero” campaign this Sunday to communicate its sustainability measures to con...
Jul 23, 2021
What Matthew Salter has in store for General Mills
Matthew Salter, MD at General Mills Australia, shares his learnings from working within the Europe division and his plan...
Jul 22, 2021
Inside Kellogg’s $45 million investment in innovation
Kellogg’s MD Esme Borgelt discusses gut health, gaming and going gluten free.
Jul 22, 2021
Ben & Jerry’s wades into Palestine controversy, but will it come at a cost?
The US ice cream company has angered Israeli supporters after a decision to stop selling products in occupied Palestinia...
Jul 21, 2021
Start-up lessons from Carman’s Carolyn Creswell
It’s nearly 30 years since Carolyn Creswell, a first-year university student at the time, snapped up the small muesli bu...
Jul 20, 2021
Reinventing vitamins: Inside JS Health’s overseas expansion
JSHealth founder Jessica Sepel discusses her passion for health and how setbacks have helped fuel success.
Jul 19, 2021
Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push
Discount supermarket Aldi is this week opening a smaller, convenience store offer in North Sydney.
Jul 13, 2021
How to spot the ‘red flags’ in retail supply chains
Aldi has become the first Australian member of Slave-Free Alliance but the retail industry, as a whole, has a long way t...
Jul 2, 2021
The science behind Olay’s best-selling product
Olay principal scientist David Khoo shares an insight into the skills and processes behind iconic skincare products.
Jul 2, 2021
Are members-only supermarkets the future of grocery?
Alibaba is expanding its membership-driven hypermarket chain as it seeks to capitalise on China’s burgeoning middle clas...
Jun 28, 2021
“Tipping point”: Why Coles is pumping millions into tech
Coles pours $1.4 billion into efficiency measures and store renewals as it ramps up against rivals.
Jun 21, 2021
What Aus-UK trade deal means for exporters
Aus-UK free trade agreement will benefit consumers and exporters on both sides, but it will be some time before Australi...
Jun 18, 2021
How The Reject Shop staff are subject to abuse
Retailers, union and government grappling to deal with increasing levels of customer abuse towards frontline staff.
Jun 15, 2021
Coles doubles down on payments with launch of Flypay for grocery
Coles chief executive of e-commerce Ben Hassing believes Flypay will remove friction and is a step further for Coles in ...
Jun 10, 2021
“Flawed from the outset”: Behind the downfall of David Jones Food
David Jones’ parent suggests a move towards concessions model and longlife products to save ailing food business.
Jun 9, 2021