Ritesh Kulkarni 
Speed, stability and certainty are now doing more work in FMCG procurement than they did a few years ago, and packaging is one of the clearest examples. For me, the packaging supply chain shift is less about ideology and more about buyers reweighting risk after years of freight volatility, port congestion and shipping delays. That … Read more
There is a reason the camel milk rum story cuts through: it is not just a novelty spirit, it is a premium-product bet built on a dairy by-product and a very specific local origin. In a drinks market crowded with flavoured launches and brand theatre, that matters because it tells you where smaller producers think … Read more
Segafredo has turned a long café presence into a supermarket play, and that matters because Woolworths gives it instant national scale. For FMCG buyers, this is less about another coffee brand appearing on shelf and more about a premium import testing whether it can earn repeat at retail price points that sit well above the … Read more
Cheeseburger flavour is no longer confined to fast food, and Tasmanian Bakeries has just given it a wider shelf life in Woolworths. For chilled meal suppliers, that matters because it shows how familiar pub-and-burger tastes are being packaged for the supermarket convenience set. The Cheeseburger Pie has moved from a temporary run at Bunnings Warehouse … Read more
Safcol’s manufacturing facility spend is a clear signal that the company thinks the old way of running its supply chain has stopped making commercial sense. An $80 million commit to move production in South Australia is not just a property decision; it is a capacity, cost and resilience play. For FMCG operators, the important part … Read more
Retail spending is starting to crack under the weight of higher costs, and the pressure is showing up where FMCG teams feel it first: discretionary baskets, transport spend and retailer confidence. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data points to a market where price rises are still biting, but households are now pulling back as … Read more
Heartland Food Products Group has bought the Americas business of Whole Earth, tightening its grip on the sugar reduction category just as wellness-led sweeteners keep fighting for shelf space. For FMCG teams, the deal matters because it puts Splenda, Equal and Whole Earth under one owner with a much broader merchandising story. The purchase brings … Read more
Sunfly seed spreads have landed in Australia with a clear retail pitch: give shoppers an allergen-friendly option that still looks and behaves like a mainstream lunchbox spread. For category buyers, that matters because school-safe claims are now as commercially useful as taste or texture in the spread aisle. The range is already in select independent … Read more
Two former business owners have turned a personal obsession with fresh extra virgin olive oil into a niche import and subscription play aimed at Australian shoppers who want more than a supermarket bottle. The Good Oil Club is betting that provenance, education and taste can convert curiosity into repeat demand. For FMCG operators, the signal … Read more
Bubs is still leaning into the United States even as air freight costs and a tougher operating backdrop squeeze margins. For an FMCG business built on distribution, that matters more than a glossy growth story. The Australian baby formula maker says demand remains strong and it is still working towards a bigger retail footprint. It … Read more