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Supply chain

Kimberly-Clark opens new distribution centre in Victoria

Kimberly-Clark opens new distribution centre in Victoria

Personal care products company Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) has opened a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria. The new facility, which spans more than 23,000sqm, will double KCA...
Inghams to acquire Bostock Brothers’ organic chicken business
Aldi to open 800 more US stores by 2028
Sydney-based distributor Gateway Liquor goes into liquidation
Whole Foods thinks smaller in neighborhood concept foray

Supply chain Archives

Nestle’s Smithtown factory gets a $32 million overhaul

The Smithtown factory manufactures Milo, Nesquik, Malted milk, and Nescafe mixes.

Blue Yonder unlocks performance, cost-savings and supply-chain resilience

In the largest product update in Blue Yonder’s history, the company has unveiled innovations including new Generative AI...
Inside Retail & Abbe

From factory to shelf, here’s why detail in FMCG packaging is critical

When choosing a packaging partner, FMCG companies need to consider much more than looks. 

Eight ways Coles and Woolworths squeeze their suppliers

Four Corners reported that meant that, on average, for every $10 Australians pay for groceries, $6.50 is spent at Coles ...
Bega buys Betta Milk and Meander Valley from TasFoods for $11m

Bega Group relocates Betta Milk and Pyengana operations to Hobart

Pete Findlay, CEO of Bega Group, said the decision wasn't easy to make.

Fonterra to merge Australian and New Zealand businesses

The move will take effect on May 1, with Rene Dedoncker to lead the new entity. 

Australians warned of ‘sticker shock’ as dairy exports fall, imports grow

RaboResearch senior dairy analyst says while locally-sourced dairy products will remain readily available, consumers mi...

Global cocoa crisis: prices surge as production drops in West Africa

The El Niño weather phenomenon has been blamed for plummeting cocoa bean crops out of Africa.  

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...

Metcash in talks to acquire Quadrant’s Superior Food Group

Metcash has requested a trading halt on the ASX, pending an announcement.

Carbon neutral?: Danone faces lawsuit questioning Evian water claim

Danone said its use of the term reflected a certification from the independent Carbon Trust, and that the plaintiffs' vi...

Doritos seasoning allegedly causes breathing difficulties in workers

SafeWork SA probes claims lodged by union.
Haigh's Chocolates to build $130m manufacturing facility in Salisbury South

Haigh’s Chocolates to build $130m manufacturing and warehouse hub

The new project will cover an area of 9000sqm for production facilities and 6000sqm for warehousing and online fulfilmen...
Global dairy market expected to rebound next year

Global dairy market expected to rebound next year

“Australian dairy exports continue to plummet,” says Rabobank expert.
Kommunity Brew partners with independent grocers for retail expansion

Kommunity Brew secures shelf space deals with independent grocers

The company's grocery distribution comes as it expands its product portfolio.