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Twisties has launched a limited‑edition Tangy Pickle flavour to tap into Australia’s rising pickle craze, backed by research showing 58% of consumers love pickles. The snack debuted exclusively at 7‑Eleven stores before a nationwide rollout on April 30, 2026. Brand manager Simon Odisho describes the product as a “punchy, tangy flavour hit.” The launch reflects broader snack‑industry trends toward bold, acidic profiles and limited‑edition marketing.
The A2 Milk Company has reached an in‑principle agreement to settle two shareholder class actions alleging misleading FY21 forecasts. The settlement totals $62 million, covered by insurance proceeds and will not affect FY26 earnings. A2 Milk did not admit liability, and...
Japanese beverage giant Suntory has introduced a new 500 ml resealable bottle to its Boss Coffee ready‑to‑drink range, targeting “sip and savour” moments rather than quick consumption. The bottles employ the brand’s flash‑brew technology and debut with Iced Long Black and...
The National Farmers Federation’s Horticulture Council has sent an open letter to Australia’s major supermarkets, demanding a swift response to supplier price‑increase requests triggered by the oil crisis. Rising fuel and freight costs, with surcharges reaching up to 65% of...
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization said the Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March, its highest level since September 2022, as oil‑driven energy costs lift commodity prices. Wheat prices jumped 4.3% while fertilizer cost pressures threaten planting decisions in...
E&J Gallo Winery has purchased the Four Roses bourbon brand from Japan’s Kirin Holdings, ending 83 years of foreign ownership. The deal keeps the existing Kentucky distilling team and master distiller Brent Elliott in place. Financial terms were not disclosed....
Australia’s Senate blocked an amendment that would have extended the excise‑freeze on draught beer to spirits, leaving the spirits sector without the cost‑of‑living relief granted to beer. The proposal, backed by the opposition and independents, also called for a review...
FMCG firms must weigh insourcing versus outsourcing logistics, with the optimal choice hinging on scale, capital, and strategic goals. Larger players can achieve up to 15% cost savings by managing 8,000‑10,000 sqm warehouses in‑house, while startups and smaller brands often outsource...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has amended the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, effective April 1, 2026, targeting the nation’s three largest supermarket chains—Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. The revisions require suppliers to receive written disclosures about any contract...
Arnott's is introducing Bizza Shapes, a new dual‑flavour cracker that combines its classic Barbecue and Pizza tastes in each bite. The oven‑baked snack will hit major Australian supermarkets over the next few months with a recommended retail price of $4....
Lion has added a strawberry variant to its Kirin Hyoketsu Chu‑hi line, a Japanese‑inspired ready‑to‑drink cocktail. The new 330 ml can contains 6% ABV, under 1 g sugar, and is sold in four‑packs for $26.99 across Australian liquor stores. It joins existing...
GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for type‑2 diabetes, are rapidly being prescribed for weight management in Australia, with about 500,000 users today and projections that 10% of the population could be on the drugs by 2030. Their appetite‑suppressing effect is...
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a general‑level health claim for soy protein, stating that consuming 20–25 g of isolated soy protein daily supports heart health by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. This aligns Australia and New Zealand with the...
OMG Group announced a new distribution agreement with Sydney‑based Little Marionette, adding the coffee roaster to its matcha supply chain. The deal follows recent partnerships with Japan’s Sandai Group and Food & Dairy Co, giving OMG’s authentic Japanese matcha broader...
Rabobank warns that by 2050 roughly 20% of the world’s arabica coffee‑growing land could be classified as unsuitable due to rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. Currently 8% of existing plantations already face marginal conditions, with Brazil, Colombia and Honduras projected...
