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Plant-based foods

Cafes remain Milklab’s biggest advantage as an FMCG brand. Here’s why
How Milklab turned cafe credibility into supermarket success.

Cafes remain Milklab’s biggest advantage as an FMCG brand. Here’s why

Milklab's genesis began in Melbourne in 2015, in the hands of baristas, bolstered by Australia's demands for the texture, balance and consistency that define a good coffee. A decade on, it sits at the cent...
Have Australians lost their appetite for plant-based alt-meats and dairy?
How V2Food’s Lisa Ronquest-Ross is restoring faith in plant-based alt-meat
Sunfly enters the Australian market with sunflower seed-based spreads
V2Food acquires Daring Foods, launches products at Woolworths

Plant-based foods Archives

Macro Mike

Streets’ Bubble O’Bill and Banana Paddle Pop pair with Macro Mike

The products contain 23 grams of dairy-free protein per serve and are made using an almond and faba bean protein base

Woolworths accused of culling vegan grocery options

Shoppers have reported a decline in vegan grocery options, with some stores allegedly moving products into less visible ...

Soy protein wins health claim approval in ANZ

Brands may now promote cardiovascular benefits of consuming soy protein in Australia and New Zealand.
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OMG Group celebrates ‘excellent position’ after Q3

“With March trading tracking similarly well, the company remains in an excellent position to deliver on its stated strat...
OMG matcha products

OMG expands into matcha space after sealing supply deal 

The five-year supply deal set the stage for a dual-brand platform targeting both premium and mass market segments.
Nobo Soy

Oatside’s new soy milk brand Nobo comes with a handbag

The range debuts with two variants: Nobo Soy Original and Nobo Almond Soy.
red and white labeled plastic bottle on shelf

Australian and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas. Here’s how

Australian and NZ farmers have long argued only cow's milk should be sold as 'milk', in line with UK and European laws.
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...