A Coles store will be the first to trial sending zero waste to landfill, as it aims prevent the equivalent of six-and-a-half trolleys going into landfill each day.

Family-owned, independent supermarket operator Drakes Supermarkets has separated itself from wholesaler Metcash, going into competition with the supplier with the opening of its own $125 million distribution centre.

Fonterra has released its FY19 annual results, announcing a net loss after tax of $605 million. The company says it will refresh its strategy and changes to its operating model and management team.

Subscription-based meal kit Marley Spoon will receive around $8 million from Union Square Ventures and Woolworths Group, extending their current investments.

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks’ Tasmanian-based cheese business by Saputo Dairy Australia. The regulator said it did not think the deal would substantially lessen competition.

WA-based Brownes Dairy is going national for the first time with a probiotic yoghurt pouch. Brownes is one of the brands featured at Food & Drink Business + PKN's annual LIVE event this October.

Coca-Cola Amatil has won the exclusive distribution licence of non-alcoholic beverages in 27 outlets at the new Bankwest Stadium in Sydney.

American whiskey Westward has entered a new agreement with Australian distributor Think Spirits to be its exclusive distribution partner in the country from 1 October.

McCain, Simplot and Lion are three of five businesses confirmed to be part of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) initiative to find new opportunities in renewable energy for process heating in manufacturing.

Fonterra will sell its 50 per cent share in DFE Pharma as part of its strategy to gain more than $1 billion for debt reduction. For CEO Miles Hurrell it is an important milestone in the co-op’s plan to lift itself out of debt.

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Brands are embracing premiumisation as a way to make customers feel valued and special as consumers turn to high-value products, according to the latest GlobalData report.

The a2 Milk Company has announced Race Strauss as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Current CFO Craig Louttit, will stay with the company as deputy CFO.

Coles has recorded a 32 per cent increase in soft plastic recycling during the 2019 financial year, or the equivalent of the earth's circumference.

Two South Australian produce and packaging businesses have developed a 100 per cent biodegradable compostable cucumber wrap.

Managing director of Australian Wine Research Institute Dr Dan Johnson is leaving to take up a position as Pro Vice Chancellor Research Innovation at Macquarie University. Brian Walsh is stepping down as Wine Australia chair.