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V2Food acquires Daring Foods, launches products at Woolworths
The acquisition expands V2Food’s portfolio beyond plant-based meat products into protein products.
Kiwi brewing icon Speight’s marks 150 years in business
Speight’s now sells about 1 million litres of beer each week, accounting for one in five beers sold in New Zealand.
Pawlab eyes $30 million in sales without external funding
The growth reflects the ‘pet parenting’ economy, with consumers increasingly treating pets as members of the household.
AFGC-commissioned report outlines long-term FMCG workforce policies
Vocational education, apprenticeships and trade pathways are identified as areas linked to workforce development.
Convenience market set to top $1tn turnover, but grocery share will decline
The channel is expected to continue growing, but at a slower rate than the wider grocery sector.
Pacific PET enters Australia’s recycling supply chain
The initiative aims to reduce plastic entering the environment and support local income streams.
Fisheries body launches consumer nutrition campaign promoting seafood
Nutrition scientist and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan said the findings may influence how Australians approach daily meal...
Foodstuffs North Island offers support for suppliers hit by fuel crisis
The priority is to help suppliers maintain operations while managing impacts on customers.
California upholds kangaroo trade ban, rejecting push to reopen market
California has banned trade in kangaroo products since 1971.
Australian Made secures ambassador for May campaign
In this role, Lee will appear in green and gold to highlight the economic impact of choosing domestically produced goods...
‘Low quality’: Report finds waste in $2.13 billion public food spend
Around $6 million per day is allocated to hospitals, aged care facilities, long day care centres and other public venues...
Community food network Box Divvy unveils soft-plastics recycling solution
Box Divvy runs more than 350 neighbourhood food hubs using a decentralised model.
‘Changing the way we shop’: Tesco launches AI-powered meal planner trial
Before a rollout to customers, the company is conducting an internal trial with around 280,000 employees.
Shrinkflation shock: US report shows stark rise in true FMCG prices
InvestorsObserver tracked retail prices and package sizes of selected grocery brands over six years. Here's what they fo...
Spirits industry angered by excise tax debate shutdown
The amendment had consumer support. He said the proposal also called for a review of alcohol taxation in Australia.
Soy protein wins health claim approval in ANZ
Brands may now promote cardiovascular benefits of consuming soy protein in Australia and New Zealand.
Unilever freezes hiring globally as war hits margins
According to a memo sent to staff last week, the hiring freeze applies at all levels.
Brown Forman confirms merger talks with Pernod Ricard
Brown Forman said potential synergies from the combination could result in a global spirits group with enhanced scale.
Sunscreen regulations in focus following Choice testing
However, Choice said it does not support some options, including proposals to change the current SPF classification syst...
Meat waste a global crisis as protein demand soars
Economic models project that meat waste will cost retailers $94 billion globally this year and could rise to $103 billio...
