Food Industry News: Feb 23 - Australia (5 stories)
Monday, 23 Feb 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Mon 23rd February 2026
Danone's recent earnings call revealed growth in Q4 2025 despite facing currency challenges, underscoring the company's resilience in a fluctuating market. Meanwhile, Freshpet's upcoming earnings report raises questions about the viability of premium pricing in the fresh food sector, as consumers weigh value against quality.
In a significant move, Tip Top has opened a $130 million bakery in Western Australia, enhancing its production capabilities and ensuring fresher bread availability statewide. Additionally, Sushi Sushi's acquisition by a Japanese restaurant giant marks a pivotal moment for Australian sushi, as the brand's unique offerings gain international traction.
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Earnings call transcript: Danone’s Q4 2025 results highlight growth amid currency headwinds
All News 20 Feb 2026, 8:40am -
Tip Top opens $130m bakery in WA
Inside FMCG 20 Feb 2026, 3:09am"This $130 million investment ... means greater resilience, stronger reliability, outstanding quality and confidence that fresh bread will stay on shelves across the state.” The post Tip Top opens $130m bakery in WA appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Freshpet earnings up next: Can fresh food justify premium?
All News 20 Feb 2026, 2:42pm -
Sushi Sushi acquired by Japanese restaurant giant as Aussie-style sushi goes global
SmartCompany 16 Feb 2026, 1:09amA Japanese restaurant giant is set to acquire homegrown business Sushi Sushi, in a full-circle moment for Australia's unique and on-the-go approach to sushi hand rolls. The post Sushi Sushi acquired by Japanese restaurant giant as Aussie-style sushi goes global appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Kepler cuts HelloFresh to “hold,” slashes target 48% on revenue slump
All News 16 Feb 2026, 11:12am