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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Sapporo shares fall 6% on sale of US beer unit
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Shadow Baking and Gelato Messina open doors to flagship store
Baking Business 22 Apr 2026, 1:15amNorth Adelaide may just be the nation’s new home of sweet treats after Shadow Baking and Gelato Messina opened the doors to their dual flagship store. Located on O’Connell Street, […] The post Shadow Baking and Gelato Messina open doors to flagship store appeared first on Baking Business.
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Recall: Austral Herbs – Certified Organic Garlic Powder
Inside FMCG 22 Apr 2026, 6:28amConsumers have been advised not to eat the product. The post Recall: Austral Herbs – Certified Organic Garlic Powder appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Creditors to meet after major SA winery fails to find a buyer
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 22 Apr 2026, 7:00amWinemasters SA in administration amid wine industry turmoil.
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Hard Fizz launches vodka-based flavours as RTD sales surge
Inside FMCG 22 Apr 2026, 6:26amThe vodka category experienced a 12.7 per cent increase in national consumption over the past year. The post Hard Fizz launches vodka-based flavours as RTD sales surge appeared first on Inside FMCG.