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Drakes acquires IGA Mount Barker and Cellarbrations

Drakes acquires IGA Mount Barker and Cellarbrations

This latest acquisition takes the Drakes store network to 67.

Drakes settles for $2m in underpayment class action

But the liability may rise further with eligible staff allowed to register claims up until May 6.

Veganz collaborates with Drakes to launch plant-based pizza

With the support of Drakes, Veganz pizza can be found in Queensland, which can be another food choice for vegan lovers.
Roger and John Paul Drake

Drakes Supermarkets adopts GS1’s Recall platform

Independent grocer Drakes Supermarkets has adopted GS1 Australia’s Recall service, which serves to remove unsafe product...

Drakes looks to AI to create personalised experiences for customers

“To remain competitive and retain customer loyalty, we need to drive efficiency and create personalised experiences,” Dr...

This week in FMCG

Catch up on the top stories from this week in FMCG.

Drakes departs Metcash to go solo with opening of $125m DC

Managing director Roger Drake explains why the family business is separating from the Metcash group and going out on its...

Metcash secures new deal with Drakes Supermarkets

Last year Drakes refused a deal that would see its supermarkets in South Australia supplied by Metcash's new purpose-bui...

Drakes Supermarkets integrating data analytics into state-of-the-art warehouse

Warehouse on track for 2019 launch, says Drakes CFO.

This week in FMCG

Take a look back at the biggest stories from the week.

South Australians warned after listeria detected in sliced meat

Pregnant women and people with weakened immune system should be extra vigilant.

Metcash posts $150M loss

Food pillar struggles as wholesaler announces $125 million off-market buy-back.

SA alfalfa sprouts linked to salmonella outbreak

State’s chief medical officer issues warning after 21 confirmed cases.

Metcash to book $352 million impairment on grocery weakness

Grocery wholesaler signals trouble on contract loss.

Drakes throws a $270 million spanner into Metcash’s plans

Independent supermarket chain not keen on wholesaler’s new DC.