Food Industry News: May 12 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Tue 12th May 2026
Vita Coco has reported a remarkable 37% revenue surge in Q1 2026, prompting the company to raise its financial guidance, highlighting its strong market position in the beverage sector. Meanwhile, Molson Coors exceeded earnings expectations, although market reactions were mixed, indicating potential volatility in consumer preferences.
In tech innovation, Stevan Premutico, founder of Me&u, has launched Hey Buddy, a voice AI platform aimed at reducing missed calls and bookings for restaurants, which could significantly enhance operational efficiency in the hospitality industry. Additionally, AB InBev surpassed Q1 forecasts, driven by its megabrands, although performance in China remains a concern. Grill’d is also making waves by expanding its FMCG range with sauces now available at Coles, leveraging its popular in-restaurant recipes to capture retail market share.
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Vita Coco Q1 2026 slides: 37% revenue surge, guidance raised
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AB InBev beats Q1 forecasts as megabrands drive record earnings; China lags
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Earnings call transcript: Molson Coors Q1 2026 reports strong EPS beat amid mixed market reaction
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Grill’d expands FMCG range, launching sauces into Coles
Inside FMCG 11 May 2026, 7:54amAll items are based on established in-restaurant recipes. The post Grill’d expands FMCG range, launching sauces into Coles appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Me&u founder Stevan Premutico’s new startup wants to end missed restaurant calls
SmartCompany 11 May 2026, 4:39amMe&u founder Stevan Premutico has launched Hey Buddy, a voice AI platform designed to stop restaurants missing calls, bookings and revenue. The post Me&u founder Stevan Premutico’s new startup wants to end missed restaurant calls appeared first on SmartCompany.