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Bob’s Red Mill founder Bob Moore passes away

"All of us feel responsible and motivated to preserve his old-world approach to unprocessed foods."
Cultivate Food and Beverage buys Adelaide Hills Foods

Cultivate buys Adelaide Hills Foods, boosts production capacity

The acquisition aims to increase production capacity, create more inclusive employment opportunities, and expand its ret...

Wine writer Jeremy Oliver launches online platform

The platform does not charge wine producers to taste and rate their wines.

L’Oréal surpassed $1 billion in sales across Australia-New Zealand last year

ANZ region recorded the strongest growth globally for cosmetics giant.
PepsiCo makes new leadership appointments across ANZ (1)

PepsiCo makes new leadership appointments across ANZ

The company has tapped CEO Kyle Faulconer to expand his role to include IndoChina Foods.

Palm oil buyers are switching to cheaper rival oils: here’s why

Palm oil imports by India fell to their lowest in three months at 787,000 ton in January as soyoil purchases rose 24 per...

Retail NZ backs facial recognition trial, despite privacy concerns

The technology faces backlash due to privacy concerns.

Whistleblower tool aims to ‘out’ supermarket misconduct

Grocery Commission wants to hear if major supermarkets abuse their market power.

Palm oil supplier to Nestle, Kellogg’s, linked to Amazon deforestation

Palm oil can be found in consumer products from shampoo to chocolate bars.

Why Coles hired US defence contractor Palantir to “optimise its workforce”

In a three-year deal, Coles plans to deploy Palantir’s tools across more than 840 supermarkets to cut costs and “redefin...
Reef Distillers

The spirit of the Great Barrier Reef in a glass

The company prides itself on its "paddock to still" ethos, sourcing its botanicals from pesticide-free farms and using ...

Tween beauty: Are brands crossing the line?

Why skincare brands may want to think twice before tapping into this trend.
Who Gives A Crap urges you folks to "flush" their ex this Valentine's day

Who Gives A Crap invites folks to “flush” their ex this Valentine’s Day

Campaign encourages consumers to send in old love letters and cards to be converted into toilet paper.

Coles buys 20 stores of Federal Group’s bottle shop chain 9/11

Legal and regulatory permissions sought before Tasmanian deal is final.
Rockstar Energy

Rockstar Energy drink gets first design refresh in four years

Since its acquisition by PepsiCo in 2020, the brand has been transitioning towards a more lively and vibrant aesthetic. 
Suncare company We Are Feel Good names Craig Stevenson as its new CEO

What is on the minds of FMCG leaders entering 2024?

Many FMCG leaders have similar challenges entering 2024: each challenge has many pathways to value creation and continue...

RECALL: Peter’s Ice Cream Connoisseur Plant-Based Hazelnut Chocolate 1L

The recall is due to the presence of milk, which may cause an adverse reaction for consumers with a milk allergy or into...

Restaurants and retailers expect better times ahead

“For businesses, the future is looking cautiously optimistic, and business owners say they’re looking to grow despite di...

Petstock surprise prompts ACCC chief to call for ‘urgent’ merger law reform

“Without effective merger control, we are all likely to face higher prices, lower quality, less innovation, less choice ...