Food Industry News: Mar 3 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 3 Mar 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Tue 3rd March 2026
Iceland Seafood is reporting record profits driven by high cod prices and plans for shrimp expansion, highlighting a significant growth trajectory in the seafood sector. Meanwhile, a recall has been issued for Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes sold in NSW and ACT, raising concerns over food safety. In a move towards innovation, Violet Crumble has partnered with Raw C to launch a new Honeycomb Coconut Water, catering to the growing demand for gluten-free and dairy-free beverages. Additionally, SPC is shutting down its juice plant as part of a strategic shift to a demand-led operating model, reflecting broader trends in food manufacturing.
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Iceland Seafood 2025 slides: record profits on cod prices, shrimp expansion
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Recall: Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes
Inside FMCG 2 Mar 2026, 6:33amThe product has been available for purchase at Korean grocery stores in NSW and ACT. The post Recall: Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Violet Crumble and Raw C partner for new Honeycomb Coconut Water
Inside FMCG 2 Mar 2026, 6:52amThe company says the drink offers a gluten-free and dairy-free alternative to conventionally flavoured beverages. The post Violet Crumble and Raw C partner for new Honeycomb Coconut Water appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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SPC to shut juice plant in manufacturing revamp
Inside FMCG 2 Mar 2026, 8:38amThe company said the decision forms part of a shift to a demand-led operating model. The post SPC to shut juice plant in manufacturing revamp appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Ready for the 2026 Victorian Baking Show?
Baking Business 1 Mar 2026, 11:00pmHead to Bendigo, Victoria on March 14 and you’ll be in for a treat. Not only will the All Seasons Hotel play host to the Baking Association of Australia’s (BAA) […] The post Ready for the 2026 Victorian Baking Show? appeared first on Baking Business.