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Perspectives: How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia
23 Apr 2026   / /

Perspectives: How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

The Woolworths and Coles court cases could effectively set the rules for what “truth in advertising” means for every retailer in Australia, says law professor Jeannie Marie Paterson.


ANZ alt protein organisations merge

ANZ alt protein organisations merge

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Almighty to test investor appetite with $2m raise
20 Mar 2026   /

Almighty to test investor appetite with $2m raise

The beverage brand is set to hit the fundraising trail, warming up for a $2m capital raise later this year to fund its growth ambitions.


Woolworths NZ: H1 earnings up but sales propped up by price
26 Feb 2026  

Woolworths NZ: H1 earnings up but sales propped up by price

“In New Zealand Food, the economic environment remains challenging and the market highly competitive with a moderation in market growth rates over the half,” Woolworths said.


Outlook 2026 – Suntory Oceania’s Brad Erceg
3 Feb 2026  

Outlook 2026 – Suntory Oceania’s Brad Erceg

The Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania COO on how the merged business will show up in NZ, protecting margin versus volume, and measuring success.


Freightways completes A$71m Victoria deal
2 Feb 2026  

Freightways completes A$71m Victoria deal

Freightways Group has completed its A$71m deal to buy the business and assets of Australian firm VT Freight Express.


Amazon strikes Harris Farm deal in Aus
28 Jan 2026   /

Amazon strikes Harris Farm deal in Aus

Amazon Australia has announced a strategic fresh grocery delivery partnership with family-owned grocer Harris Farm Markets, a move that sees it deliver fresh food to homes in Australia for the first time.


Whittaker’s Slab lands in 7-Eleven Australia
27 Jan 2026   /

Whittaker’s Slab lands in 7-Eleven Australia

New Zealand chocolate brand Whittaker’s is increasing its retail presence in Australia, launching its chocolate slabs in 7-Eleven stores across the country.


A second look: Food labelling review comes into focus
10 Oct 2025   /

A second look: Food labelling review comes into focus

Food labelling in the context of supermarket competition, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and digital innovation is under review.


Scales ups Australian pet food ownership, guidance
1 Oct 2025   /

Scales ups Australian pet food ownership, guidance

Scales Corporation is building out its Global Proteins division by increasing its ownership stake in three Australian pet food sector ventures.


Blis adds two new patents
22 Sep 2025  

Blis adds two new patents

Blis Technologies has had two new patents granted by the Australian Patent Office, which it said would support its growth strategy in global health markets.


Scapegrace takes Australian distribution in-house
30 Jul 2025   /

Scapegrace takes Australian distribution in-house

Scapegrace Distilling Co is taking control of its Australian distribution from next month, moving to a direct-to-market model supported by a dedicated local sales team.