Culinary Trends: Apr 23 - Australia (5 stories)

Thursday, 23 Apr 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia

Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Thu 23rd April 2026

Sapporo's shares dropped 6% following the sale of its US beer unit, highlighting ongoing challenges in the global beverage market. Meanwhile, North Adelaide has become a new sweet spot with the opening of a flagship store by Shadow Baking and Gelato Messina, signaling a growing trend in gourmet dessert offerings. In a concerning development, Austral Herbs has issued a recall for its certified organic garlic powder, urging consumers to avoid the product. Additionally, Winemasters SA has entered administration, reflecting the turmoil in the wine industry, while Hard Fizz capitalizes on the rising popularity of vodka-based RTDs, with a notable 12.7% increase in consumption.

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