Cocoa prices have more than doubled and sugar prices have risen by about 45 per cent since February this year, according to an ANZ analysis. The increases are raising ingredient costs for confectionery makers ahead of Halloween in Australia. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/23…

India’s food safety regulator issued notices to @Nestle India, Zydus Wellness, @AbbottGlobal Healthcare and others on Wednesday over promotional claims involving products for infants and children that it said breached rules. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/23…

New Zealand-based food company Prolife Foods has appointed David Tyack as its permanent CEO, effective January 11. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/23…

Global healthcare leader @AbbottNews has announced plans to spin off its nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company, allowing both businesses to pursue distinct growth and value-creation strategies. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/22…

Australian infant nutrition company @BubsAustralia has relaunched in Vietnam in partnership with local distributor HC Pharma, as it looks to expand its presence in the region. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/21…

New Zealand-based dairy giant Synlait Milk has appointed Leon Fung as its permanent CEO, after an international selection process. Appointed acting CEO on May 14, Fung has been on the company’s board since June 2024. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/21…

Swiss chocolate maker @Lindt & Sprüngli has ousted chief executive Adalbert Lechner following recent outlook cuts and weaker performance in Europe. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/20…

Metcash has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Queensland-based food business Peries Group. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/19…

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British biotechnology company Mycofeast has acquired New Zealand-founded dairy protein start-up Daisy Lab for an undisclosed sum. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/16…

Penfolds, owned by Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), recorded a 32 per cent decline in brand value to US$776 million this year. This was the largest fall among the 10 Champagne and wine brands assessed in Brand Finance’s Alcoholic Drinks 2026 report. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/15…

When grocery prices show no sign of easing and Australians are keen to cut their bills by any means, the Greens Institute has revealed a plan. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/14…

Lactalis Australia has appointed David Breckenridge as CEO, effective November 1. The appointment follows ongoing integration of Lactalis Australia and Lactalis-Mainland Dairy Australia after the group acquired Fonterra’s mainland group. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/14… @groupe_lactalis

Hundreds of in-store managers across @woolworths New Zealand are staging a walkout for the first time ever in protest of “frozen wages”. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/13…

The Australian Distillers Association (ADA) CEO Kylie Lethbridge will leave the organisation at the end of this month, following a year of industry advocacy and organisational change. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/12…

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) has called on the Australian government to review its alcohol tax system. It argues that differences in how beer and wine are taxed may undermine efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/09…

Physical stores and digital shopping platforms are set to shift from transactions to discovery and experiences as AI automates more everyday purchases, according to research by @MarsGlobal, Kantar and Synthesis. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/08…

NSW table grape producer The Grape House Group has collapsed into liquidation one year after a legal scandal that ended in a $1 million fine. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/08…

Grocery prices are coming under further pressure as @woolworths sharply increases its fuel levy on major food and grocery suppliers. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/07…

Potato Utopia, a label that typically sells gratins in packs of four, is now offering larger servings and bulk-buy value at @Costco_Aust. insidefmcg.com.au/2026/10/05…