Food & Drink News: Mar 4 - Australia (5 stories)
Wednesday, 4 Mar 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Wed 4th March 2026
Lyka has successfully secured $67 million in a Series C funding round, primarily from US investors, to enhance its fresh pet food model and expand globally. This investment will also support clinical research focused on improving dog health and longevity, highlighting the growing trend in premium pet food offerings.
In a significant development, BrewDog is facing collapse, prompting negotiations regarding its Australian stores. This situation reflects broader challenges in the craft beer sector, which may impact local consumers and suppliers.
Diageo's shares have dropped 6% following a dividend cut and a grim outlook due to declining U.S. spirits sales, signaling potential turbulence in the alcoholic beverage market. Meanwhile, OMG is expanding its oat milk range with three new high-protein flavors set to hit 943 Woolworths stores next quarter, catering to the rising demand for plant-based alternatives.
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Diageo shares fall 6% after dividend cut, outlook slashed on U.S. spirits rout
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Lyka fetches $67 million to scale fresh pet food model
SmartCompany 2 Mar 2026, 11:06pmLyka has raised $67 million in a Series C led by US investors to fund global expansion and clinical research into dog health and longevity. The post Lyka fetches $67 million to scale fresh pet food model appeared first on SmartCompany.
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BrewDog collapses. Negotiations underway over Australian stores
Inside FMCG 3 Mar 2026, 7:49amFounded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, BrewDog has four breweries and over 100 pubs around globally. The post BrewDog collapses. Negotiations underway over Australian stores appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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OMG expands oat milk range across Woolworths network
Inside FMCG 3 Mar 2026, 6:43amThe agreement will see three new high-protein flavours stocked across 943 Woolworths stores starting next quarter. The post OMG expands oat milk range across Woolworths network appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Target US latest retailer to destock cereals with artificial colours
Inside FMCG 3 Mar 2026, 4:18amTarget said it has worked closely with national and owned-brand partners to reformulate products where needed. The post Target US latest retailer to destock cereals with artificial colours appeared first on Inside FMCG.