The investment will support increased production capacity Nestlé Australia has announced a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance digital and AI capabilities, improving the iconic KitKat wafer and enabling further innovation in the product line. Additionally, the[Read More…]
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Coca-Cola to acquire alcohol ready-to-drink brand in Australia
The current owners of Billson’s, Nathan and Felicity Cowan, will continue to produce their well-known cordial, soda, and beer range under a new brand name The Coca-Cola Company announced that it has agreed to acquire Billson’s, an Australia-based brand of alcohol ready-to-drink products that include local market leaders Vodka with[Read More…]
Coles becomes first Aussie retailer to add electric truck for grocery delivery
In partnership with Linfox, the Electric Vehicle (EV) will save more than 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year Coles has become the country’s first retailer to welcome an electric prime mover truck to its transportation network. The heavy-duty vehicle now delivers groceries to hundreds of stores across Victoria. In partnership[Read More…]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests $105.5Mn in Australian plant
The investment will be the biggest single investment ever made in the company’s Australian manufacturing network to deliver more beverages with greater efficiency to more customers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced plans to invest an additional $105.5 million for a new Warmfill Line at the Moorabbin plant in Victoria,[Read More…]
Australia’s Coles and SecondBite unite for food relief
All funds raised by Coles, its customers and suppliers will enable SecondBite to deliver unsold, edible fruit, vegetables, bread, and other grocery staples to more than 1,000 charities Coles launched its annual appeal for national food rescue charity SecondBite to help feed Aussies doing it tough this winter. The Coles[Read More…]
Lactalis to shut down dairy plant in Australia
The company has stated that it will expand its operations in the larger regional centre of Bendigo Lactalis Australia, a dairy company, has announced its decision to shut down its Echuca factory located on the border of Victoria and New South Wales in northern Victoria. This step will result in[Read More…]
Allianz teams up with Foodbank Australia to improve students’ well-being
The partnership will help more than 3,300 students this year, providing over $120,000 in food Allianz Partners has partnered with Foodbank Australia to help alleviate the burden of financial hardship and food insecurity among international students studying in Australia. This year Allianz Partners and Foodbank will host seven market-style events on campuses across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The[Read More…]
Breakthrough Victoria to invest in Australia’s Eden Brew animal-free dairy
Breakthrough Victoria’s investment is part of a $24.4 million Series A investment round, which includes Main Sequence Ventures, Orkla, Digitalis Ventures, Possible Ventures and Radar Ventures Breakthrough Victoria will invest up to $6 million in animal-free dairy company Eden Brew’s Series A round. Eden Brew was established in 2021 as[Read More…]
