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Woolworths cleared in NZ for Beak & Johnston deal
ComCom said the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market.
Collins Foods commences restructure, to exit Taco Bell business
The company says it considers Australia a highly profitable market and plans to continue its focus on driving growth.
API launches online B2B hub for pharmacies to source products
The platform offers “enhanced functionality and an elevated experience” to more than 4000 wholesale pharmacy customers. ...
Woolworths clears hurdle in Beak & Johnston deal
The ACCC has released its decision on how the deal would impact market competition.
Campari sells Australian production site to local manufacturer
The deal was part of the company’s broader strategy to focus on the sale and marketing of its iconic brands.
Synlait Milk returns to profitability as sales soar
Management attributed the improvements to higher advanced nutrition demand, optimised operations, and cost management.
Flavour innovation a key trend in food and drink industry
Mintel’s report suggests that consumers have become more "adventurous" as their taste profiles shift.
Food market entering ‘new normal’ after five years of challenges – report
The “new normal” is characterised by altered consumer-purchasing behaviour and extensive structural change to the supply...
Cost-cutting rises to top priority in food and grocery supply chains
Consumers are voting with their wallets, demanding more organic, sustainable, and minimally processed products.
Melbourne’s Laurent Bakery has a new French owner
The divestment is reported to have served up a three-times return for BHG Capital.
HelloFresh NZ faces court for misleading consumers
The company offered customers a discount voucher without making clear that accepting it would reactivate their cancelled...
Foodstuffs NZ names winners of annual National Partnership Awards
The night’s most prestigious award was presented to Mars for its collaboration across the Foodstuffs network.
Viva Energy reports convenience sales decline amid cost, tobacco challenges
Viva Energy’s convenience sales dropped 4.1 per cent as inflation and illegal tobacco hurt demand.
Woolworths CMO Andrew Hicks resigns
Hicks will step down from the role on June 30 but will remain in a brand and strategy consulting capacity.
The Reject Shop posts double-digit profit growth as sales improve
The company’s sales rose 2.9 per cent year-on-year to $471.7 million while comparable store sales were up 1.5 per cent.
Colgate-Palmolive pet food deal to boost Hills division offer
The company is buying Prime100 from Quadrant Private Equity.
McPherson’s CEO Brett Charlton faces Asic charges
Charlton has informed the company's board that he intends to defend the matter.
Sydney Fish Market ‘on the brink of collapse’ – report
Sources said the company would post an $8 million loss in 2023-24 and had retained insolvency experts.
‘Our all-weather strategy works’: Coke’s global sales soar
Sales were up 9 per cent in Apac, while global organic revenue surged 14 per cent in the December quarter.
Woolworths may have hit a snag in its bid to buy supplier
The agency also invites interested parties to provide comments on the likely competitive effects of the proposed acquisi...
