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Moderation Goes Mainstream as More Aussies Pause Drinking, Saving Money and Transforming Social Habits

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Moderation Goes Mainstream as More Aussies Pause Drinking, Saving Money and Transforming Social Habits

Half of Australians have taken a break from drinking in the past year, and that matters far beyond the alcohol aisle. More Aussies pausing drinking is not just a consumer health story; it is a signal that drinking occasions are being reworked, not abandoned. For suppliers, retailers and venue operators, the shift points to changing … Read more

Aussies Shift Grocery Shopping Habits as Cost Pressures Bite, Saving Money Every Week in 2026

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Aussies Shift Grocery Shopping Habits as Cost Pressures Bite, Saving Money Every Week in 2026

Cost-of-living pressure is no longer just squeezing baskets. It is changing the way Australians plan, compare and buy groceries, and that matters for every supplier chasing share on shelf. The latest ING Sense of Us 2026 report shows households are trading down, bulk buying and using promotions more deliberately. For FMCG executives, that means the … Read more