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Woolworths to open ‘dark store’ in Brisbane
The $85 million project is expected to provide jobs to around 800 personal shoppers when it opens.

Government’s National Plastics Plan to close the loop on plastic waste
The use of plastic is increasing across the world, and will double by 2040.

The missing link in the Australian food industry’s value chains
We need a new, enhanced approach that focuses more on value than on cost.

Woolies injects $184m into Queensland supply chain with new DC
The centre will service more than 260 Queensland and northern New South Wales stores and launch in the first half of 202...

Packaging firm Pact makes NZ acquisition to further circular efforts
The business’ goal is to reach the capacity to recycle more than 60,000 tonnes by 2025.

Despite political tensions, China’s retail outlook is robust for FMCG
While the political relationship between Australia and China became fragile in 2020, the retail outlook is far more robu...

Arnott’s to launch cereal division after investing in Diver Foods
Founder Chris Diver to retain 25 per cent cornerstone stake.

Four Pillars Gin to build distillery, store and visitor centre
Breathe Architecture plans to install solar power and waste-minimising features at Four Pillars Gin's new facilities.

Foodbank sources record volume of food and groceries due to Covid-19
Charity organisation Foodbank received 48.8 million kilograms of food and grocery donations last year.

Woolworths starts building second Australian eStore
According to Woolworths, around 160 extra workers will be employed to service the store, which should open in mid-2021.

Unilever’s Weis production move draws anger in Toowoomba
The factory has finished its last production day, ending six decades serving its community in Queensland.

Bubs revenue continues rebound, but pandemic pressures remain
Bubs has seen revenue jump 36 per cent in Q2 compared to Q1, but sales are still down 12 per cent compared to the same p...

US plant-based meat company to launch in Australia
Under the partnership, Viveru will onboard Modern Meat into its production facility and distribute to its network of ret...

Plant-based infant formula company Sprout launches in NSW and WA
Plant-based toddler and infant formula set for release in second quarter.

Look to nature to boost supply chain efficiency
Business can take a lesson from nature: elephants versus turtles.