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Fast Fuel Meals in administration, owing $20 million
Fast Fuel sells its products through Woolworths and IGA

Fast Fuel Meals in administration, owing $20 million

Widely stocked Australian ready-made meal brand Fast Fuel Meals has collapsed into administration, owing creditors more than $20 million. The parent, trading as Fast Fuel Meals Holdings, appointed Dane Skin...
Noosa-based CocoCoast targets $200m annual revenue, plots US return
Will El Niño send food prices soaring this summer?
Government unveils $109m support package for SA wine industry
Belle Brands acquires Vegamour

Finance Archives

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Strong start at Metcash could be dented by food inflation

Fiscal 2026 saw a modest uplift in sales, countered by a dip in profits.
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How Australians rethink grocery shopping amid food inflation

“Food inflation doesn’t just change prices; it changes habits.”

Barilla Group acquires US macaroni brand Goodles

The acquisition provides the brand with global supply chain infrastructure to expand its international distribution.
Chobani yogurt

Keurig Dr Pepper to sell back Chobani stake for US$800 million

In addition, Chobani will acquire Keurig Dr Pepper’s manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania for $125 million....
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Nestlé sells vitamins business to Yellow Wood for $1.4 billion

The Boston-based Yellow Wood said that Holistic Health’s “excellent platform” has the potential for sustained growth.
Maggie Beer products

Maggie Beer appoints Chris Illman as MD, narrows loss

Illman brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across the FMCG, liquor and hospitality industries.
SPC Global

SPC Global’s branded strategy lifts earnings above guidance

SPC's earnings increased 27 per cent to $38.5 million, exceeding the company's guidance for 25 per cent growth.
Comvita Manuka honey

Comvita swings back to profit as turnaround takes hold

“Comvita stands on considerably firmer ground than it did a year ago,” Comvita chair, Bridget Coates, commented.
Bubs Australia

Bubs Australia revenue climbs, but profit falls amid mixed regional results

Management noted that US growth was partly offset by weaker performance in Australia and the rest of the world.
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Australian Vintage is trusting innovation to turn around its bottom line

The parent of brands including McGuigan, Poco Vino and MadFish, is turning to innovation, acquisitions, and category exp...
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‘Structurally stronger’: Sigma delivers double-digit growth

The Australian segment remains the growth engine, with revenue up 14.9 per cent in FY26.
Kmart store interior

Wesfarmers posts sales, profit growth on continued strength at Bunnings, Kmart

The businesses continued to drive sales and earnings growth thanks to their everyday low prices.

Chris Hemsworth joins Archie Rose as co-owner

Beyond his capital investment and co-ownership role, the actor will collaborate with the distillery on product developme...
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Inside FMCG & Omnicom

From trade terms to boardroom value: The joint business planning shift

The annual price negotiation is giving way to joint value creation, turning the retailer relationship into a board-level...
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Woolworths FY26 profit grows as Big W returns, but underpayments weigh

Big W returned to profit as stronger food sales and e-commerce lifted Woolworths’ FY26 result.