Latest Beverages News

Elixinol Wellness has launched its Healthy Chef Protein Water range, entering Australia’s rapidly expanding $499 million protein supplements market with a clean-label, functional beverage lineup.

Wide Open Agriculture has launched a pre-feasibility study for a large-scale lupin protein facility in Western Australia, aiming to establish a new global food category and reduce production costs. This move marks a pivotal step toward commercial scale and global leadership in sustainable plant-based proteins.

Amcor has completed its transformative acquisition of Berry Global, reporting a 43% jump in quarterly net sales and projecting strong earnings growth for fiscal 2026. The company’s strategic portfolio review and synergy realisation efforts underpin an optimistic outlook.

Orora Limited reported solid FY25 financial results driven by strong performance in its Cans business and the Saverglass acquisition, alongside key capacity expansions and glass network optimizations. The company’s robust balance sheet supports ongoing shareholder returns and a positive outlook for FY26.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a robust FY25 with a 17% rise in earnings driven by Penfolds and DAOU, alongside a strategic shift to a luxury-focused operating model and a $200 million share buyback plan.

Treasury Wine Estates posts robust FY25 results led by luxury brands Penfolds and DAOU, while unveiling a new operating model and CEO transition.

TasFoods announces plans to divest its premium artisan cheese brand Pyengana Dairy, aiming to refocus capital on its poultry supply chain. The sale, potentially to a major shareholder-backed fund, marks a strategic pivot for the company.

Block, Inc. reported a robust second quarter with 14% year-over-year gross profit growth, driven by strong performances from Cash App and Square. The company raised its full-year guidance, highlighting strategic expansions in peer-to-peer payments, AI tools, and bitcoin integration.

RooLife Group has secured a two-year supply agreement with Eternal Asia, granting access to over one million retail outlets across China and potential annual orders worth up to AUD 110 million.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has reported an 81% surge in retail sales through Coles in July, driven by a significant expansion in store presence and strong consumer demand for its natural relaxation products.