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Darrell Lea business sold for $200 million

Quadrant Private Equity this week confirmed it had bought the confectionery business from the Quinn family, and said it had plans to expand the brand's reach in Australia and overseas. Best known for...

WA retailers prepare for plastic bag ban

Western Australia is joining Queensland retailers in ‘banning the bag’ on July 1, bringing the states in line with South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT, which already have plastic-bag...

Bertocchi invests in growth

Smallgoods manufacturer Bertocchi will undergo a major expansion – creating more than 700 jobs – with support from the Victorian government.  Victorian Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll visited Bertocchi Smallgoods’ Thomastown...

Spring Gully Foods springs back

Four and a half years after entering voluntary administration, Adelaide’s Spring Gully Foods has cleared the debts that almost forced the company to close its doors. Final payments under the company’s deed of...

Violet Crumble finds a new home with Robern Menz

South Australian confectioner Robern Menz is bringing an Australian favourite snack back under Aussie ownership with the acquisition of the Violet Crumble brand from Nestlé. The fourth-generation family-owned business has secured Nestlé’s rights...

ARA to address Australia’s retail skills gap

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has recognised “a critical-skills need” for formal education for entry- to mid-level buyer and merchandise planner roles in Australian retail as a result of the significant changes...

Top 10 global consumer trends for 2018 revealed

People’s growing curiosity about their genetic make-up and a rising interest in personalised health and beauty are fuelling a global market expected to soar by 2022, according to Euromonitor International. The market-research company’s...

Woolworths Supermarkets buying boss to head liquor division

Steve Donohue, current Director of Buying and Merchandising for Woolworths Supermarkets, will be the new Managing Director of Endeavour Drinks, effective from April this year. Mr Donohue will replace current Endeavour Drinks Managing...

IGA celebrates barbecue season with film partnership

IGA is the major partner of the upcoming new Australian film, The BBQ, and is promoting its stores as the ‘go-to’ destination when planning a barbecue. The BBQ stars IGA ambassador Shane Jacobson who...

Pump offers new electrolyte water to Australian market

A variety of Pump water containing electrolytes from coconut water and natural lime water hit shelves this week. Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), owner of sports-water brand Pump, says Pump+ natural electrolytes water is crafted...

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