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Plant-based foods

Soy protein wins health claim approval in ANZ
Research supports the cholesterol-lowering effects of soy protein.

Soy protein wins health claim approval in ANZ

A general-level health claim relating to cardiovascular outcomes for soy has been approved in Australia and New Zealand, reaffirming the role of soy protein in heart health. Under FSANZ regulations, genera...
OMG Group celebrates ‘excellent position’ after Q3
OMG expands into matcha space after sealing supply deal 
Oatside’s new soy milk brand Nobo comes with a handbag
Australian and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas. Here’s how

Plant-based foods Archives

OMG Group

OMG Group posts strong revenue surge, flags further distribution growth

OMG reported total revenue of $3.108 million, up 79 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
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OMG Group reaches ‘inflection point’ in Q2 sales

It was the first quarter with a positive cash flow on record, tracing back to Q1 2021.
Beyond Immerse

Beyond plant-based: Beyond Meat adds protein drinks

Beyond Immerse is being sold for a limited time through the company’s direct-to-consumer Beyond Test Kitchen platform.
The Green Dairy Oat Ice Cream

Ikea-backed Ingka takes majority stake in The Green Dairy

The company supplies a range of products, including barista-style oat milks, cooking creams, ice creams and hybrid dairy...
OMG Oat Milk

OMG Group tops $3m in first-half sales 

Online sales now exceed $2 million on a Moving Annual Total (MAT) basis.
3D snack bars made from plant cell cultures and by-products

Lab-grown snacks made with fruit residues, plant cells and a 3D printer

Prototypes include snack bars and glossy 'honey pearls' designed to preserve flavour and nutritional value.
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OMG Group enters into five-year deal with matcha producer Sandai

The agreement will see Sandai supply OMG with 350 tonnes of premium ceremonial-grade matcha for each year.
dairy plant based milk in bottles

Plant-based dairy matures as health focus sharpens and innovation heats up

The plant-based dairy segment – covering dairy milk, yoghurt and cheese alternatives – is growing at 5.2 per cent this y...
Oat milk goodness products

OMG Group’s sales more than double thanks to strong oat milk demand

The performance was underpinned by solid demand for both Oat Milk Goodness and Blue Dinosaur products.
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Mintel’s 2026 predictions: A cans comeback and AI shaping consumer habits

"Brands that ground themselves in heritage ingredients will benefit from the trust consumers place in history."
The factory of Peanut Company of Australia

Bega Group sells peanut factory assets to local business

The sale includes the land, buildings and equipment in Kingaroy and Tolga.
Kitkat Vegan

Nestle axes vegan KitKat range

The product required dedicated manufacturing facilities, adding significant cost pressures to the business
OMG Oat Milk

Oat Milk Goodness plans major expansion in Woolworths

The expansion in store count enhances the existing partnership with Woolworths.
Image of customer checking coconut oil bottle

Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output

Growing demand in the face of production limits will keep second-half global prices in the range of US$2500 to $2700.
Image of Beyond Meat products.

Beyond Meat branding set to head beyond meat

The company aims to reiterate how it builds its products directly from plants as opposed to mimicking meat products.