Food & Drink News: Mar 6 - Australia (5 stories)
Friday, 6 Mar 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Fri 6th March 2026
A recall has been issued for Fresh ‘N’ Frozen Favour-ita Grated Coconut due to potential Hepatitis A contamination, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns that could impact consumer health. In a positive development, Lyka has secured $67 million in funding to expand its fresh pet food offerings, reflecting a growing trend in the pet food market focused on health and quality. Meanwhile, Noumi has launched a new kids' milk range at Woolworths, catering to health-conscious parents. Lastly, Idle Hands has opened a new store in Adelaide, marking a successful transition from a wholesale model to a brick-and-mortar presence.
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Recall: Fresh ‘N’ Frozen Favour-ita Grated Coconut 400g
Inside FMCG 5 Mar 2026, 4:43amThe consumption of food products contaminated with the Hepatitis A virus may lead to illness. The post Recall: Fresh ‘N’ Frozen Favour-ita Grated Coconut 400g appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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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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Noumi launches Australia’s Own kids’ milk range
Inside FMCG 5 Mar 2026, 4:17amThe new offerings, Kids No Sugar Added Chocolate Milk and High Protein Chocolate Milk, are now available at Woolworths stores nationally. The post Noumi launches Australia’s Own kids’ milk range appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Adelaide CBD welcomes Idle Hands
Baking Business 5 Mar 2026, 1:08amFrom a passion created from covid-19 lockdowns to a bricks-and-mortar store – via a wholesale-based business – Idle Hands has already forged a name for itself throughout Adelaide. Owner Lewis […] The post Adelaide CBD welcomes Idle Hands appeared first on Baking Business.
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Form 4 Keurig Dr Pepper Inc For: 5 March
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