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Supply chain

‘Country made’: Summer Land Camels, Bush Medijina and Humpty Doo Barramundi
Camels, skincare and barramundi show how distance can become a brand asset.

‘Country made’: Summer Land Camels, Bush Medijina and Humpty Doo Barramundi

Australian regional businesses have always had to contend with geography. Lately, they have endured a slew of cost-of-living pressures, volatile fuel and freight costs, tariff uncertainty and an economy asking...
The Grape House Group collapses one year after legal scandal
‘Country made’: Capital Brewing, Josophan’s, Krinklewood and Byron Bay Chilli
Inside Australia’s FMCG warehouse supply chain technology race
Metcash extends partnership for AI-powered B2B experiences

Supply chain Archives

Italian Trade Commission group at Fine Food
Inside FMCG & Italian Trade Agency

From grocery to foodservice: Italy maps its next phase of Australian growth

“Australia is an increasingly sophisticated and receptive market for Italian food.”
Simon and John Camilleri Hero

Baiada unveils new poultry processing facility in Tamworth

At launch, the processing plant can process about 1.5 million chickens per week, and up to 15,000 birds per hour.
Woolworths storefront

Woolworths’ Tasmanian beef decision exposes pressure on local producers

A Tasmanian called the loss a “kick in the guts” for the island state’s farmers.
delivery

How does fleet management software improve FMCG supply chains?

These are the shortcomings that NowGo, Shippit's AI-powered fleet management software, is built to fix.
digital logistics and supply chain concept

The rise of AI-driven planning in consumer goods

AI can provide a ranked set of options, allowing planners to focus on the decision rather than the data gathering.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners secures linehaul transport deal with Visy

Under Visy's national fleet network, CCEP will benefit from reliable capacity, operational flexibility, and access to mo...
Heaps Normal and Four Loko

Casella expands portfolio with two new partnerships

The agreements will see CFB push beyond its wine base and diversify its categories to meet the evolving consumer trends.
kitchen staff

WA produce, seen through a delegate’s eyes

WA produce is some of the best they've sourced, and Meet the Buyer is where they go to find it.
WML Paperboard
Inside FMCG & WML Paperboard

Supply certainty is reshaping packaging procurement decisions

WML's message was straightforward: Australian manufacturers have a regional alternative to offshore paperboard sourcing.

Food fraud is rising but why aren’t Aussie retailers testing for it?

A new investigation suggests fraud is slipping through the gaps, and brands are footing the reputational bill.
Visitors to CeMAT
Inside FMCG & Cemat

Five warehouse trends reshaping supply chains beyond automation

Australia's warehousing and logistics sector is entering a more mature stage of technology adoption.
A drone view shows a cargo ship

Trump’s 12.5 per cent tariff reshapes the US playbook for Australian brands

What looks incremental on paper could trigger a fresh wave of pricing, sourcing and channel decisions.
pasta
Inside FMCG & Italian Trade Agency

Why Australia’s appetite for authentic Italian food continues to grow

Today's shoppers are increasingly looking beyond the product itself to its provenance, production methods and authentici...
Business man stands on cracked flag of UK and Australia.

Eyeing the UK? Here’s what stops Australian brands cracking the market

Here's the uncomfortable truth: 0 per cent duty removes a line on a spreadsheet.

Tasmanian Government eyes purchase of collapsed Boag Brewery

International engagement remained central to the state's economic strategy.