Food & Drink News: May 2 - Australia (5 stories)
Saturday, 2 May 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Sat 2nd May 2026
Collins Foods is progressing towards a full exit from Taco Bell, having satisfied a key condition for the sale of 20 restaurants. This move allows the company to focus more on its KFC operations, reflecting a strategic pivot in the fast-food sector. Meanwhile, Lindt's chocolate bunny advertisement has been cleared of misleading claims after a consumer complaint regarding its hollow nature, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of marketing practices in the industry. Additionally, a new Filipino craft spirit has debuted at Dan Murphy's, showcasing the growing interest in diverse beverage offerings in Australia.
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Collins Foods clears key hurdle in Taco Bell exit as KFC pivot accelerates
Business News Australia RSS 1 May 2026, 5:35amKFC operator Collins Foods (ASX: CKF) has confirmed a key condition for the sale of 20 Taco Bell restaurants to a new operator has been satisfied, moving the company closer to a full exit from the Mexican fast-food brand as it doubles down on its core chicken franchise. The deal, announced at the end of March, was conditional on the establishme...
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Lindt chocolate bunny ad found not misleading following viewer’s complaint
Inside FMCG 1 May 2026, 7:50amA consumer believed that ad created the impression that the chocolate bunny is solid, while, in fact, it is hollow. The post Lindt chocolate bunny ad found not misleading following viewer’s complaint appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Filipino craft spirit lands on Dan Murphy’s shelves
Inside FMCG 1 May 2026, 6:02amProduced by the Australian-led Destileria Barako in Malay, Aklan, the liqueur is a composite of regional Philippine ingredients. The post Filipino craft spirit lands on Dan Murphy’s shelves appeared first on Inside FMCG.