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Tuesday 26 May 2026

Australia

Whittaker’s Slab lands in 7-Eleven Australia 27th January 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.


Scapegrace takes Australian distribution in-house 30th July 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.


Aotearoa needs to learn from ACCC inquiry – Consumer NZ 28th March 2025 /

Aotearoa needs to learn from ACCC inquiry – Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ has called for stronger grocery market regulation and enforcement as anticipation grows over a government announcement – now expected Sunday.


Nibblish launches choc-dipped fruit at Woolworths Australia 13th December 2024 /

Nibblish launches choc-dipped fruit at Woolworths Australia

Snack company Nibblish has launched its half dipped fruit product in Australia exclusively at supermarket chain Woolworths.


Karma Drinks beefs up leadership team for Australian expansion 12th November 2024 /

Karma Drinks beefs up leadership team for Australian expansion

The Kiwi company expands across the ditch with new leadership at the helm as part of a drive for global growth.


NZ temporarily suspends Australian tomato imports 26th August 2024 /

NZ temporarily suspends Australian tomato imports

Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily suspended all Australian tomato imports after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at two South Australian growing properties earlier this week.


Whittaker’s add Hazella into Coles and Woolworths 4th July 2024 /

Whittaker’s add Hazella into Coles and Woolworths

Whittaker’s is building out the presence of its Hazella chocolate block in Australia, expanding into Coles and Woolworths after a limited launch at Big W last year.


Aus govt moves on mandatory grocery code, billion-dollar fines 25th June 2024 /

Aus govt moves on mandatory grocery code, billion-dollar fines

The Australian government is making good on its promise to crack down on supermarket conduct, a move which would see it legislate hefty fines on grocery retailers found to be abusing their power.


Australian supermarket inquiry: Outlaw price gouging, introduce divestment powers 8th May 2024 /

Australian supermarket inquiry: Outlaw price gouging, introduce divestment powers

Chief among the report’s 14 recommendations is that price gouging be made illegal.


Modernise the Australia-NZ trade agreement – ANZLF 12th July 2023 /

Modernise the Australia-NZ trade agreement – ANZLF

The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) says that after 40 years of the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), progress is required in some key areas.


Westland pushes Westgold in Aus 24th May 2023 /

Westland pushes Westgold in Aus

Westland Milk Products is expanding its Westgold brand in Australia following a showcase of its products at Foodservice Australia 2023.


40 years of CER with Australia boon for Kiwi F&B 29th March 2023 /

40 years of CER with Australia boon for Kiwi F&B

New Zealand food and beverage companies are some of the most active exporters to Australia, benefitting from 40 years of a “gold standard free trade agreement” between the two nations.