Culinary Trends: May 29 - Australia (5 stories)
Friday, 29 May 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Fri 29th May 2026
In a significant industry shift, the parent company of Splenda has acquired the maker of Equal, along with brands like Whole Earth and Swerve. This consolidation reflects a growing trend towards streamlining sweetener offerings, potentially reshaping market dynamics and consumer choices.
Zushi Restaurant Group is gearing up for expansion, with plans to simplify operations and enhance purchasing processes as it grows its workforce to 110. This strategic move aims to improve efficiency in a competitive landscape, ensuring the family-run business can scale effectively.
Fonterra's CEO expressed optimism following another strong financial result, indicating sustained momentum as the company approaches the end of its fiscal year. This positive outlook could bolster investor confidence and support future growth initiatives.
Meanwhile, social media influencer Thanh Truong, known as 'Fruit Nerd,' is advocating for a more transparent marketing strategy to address the fruit and vegetable consumption crisis. His call for nimble marketing approaches highlights the need for innovation in promoting healthy eating habits in Australia.
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Sweet deal: Splenda parent buys Equal maker
Inside FMCG 28 May 2026, 4:55amThe purchase includes the Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve, and Chuker brands. The post Sweet deal: Splenda parent buys Equal maker appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Earnings call transcript: New Zealand King Salmon sees profit in H1 FY2026
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From honey prawns to 110 staff: Inside Zushi’s next phase of growth
SmartCompany 27 May 2026, 11:39pmAs Zushi Restaurant Group has expanded, so has its operational complexity behind the scenes. Co-owner and general manager Serena Ang shares how the family-run business is simplifying purchasing and streamlining operations in an increasingly time-poor industry. The post From honey prawns to 110 staff: Inside Zushi’s next phase of growth appeared first on SmartCompany.
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‘Another strong result’ at Fonterra fuels optimism
Inside FMCG 28 May 2026, 7:04amAhead of its final quarter of the financial year, CEO Richard Allen said he expects momentum to continue. The post ‘Another strong result’ at Fonterra fuels optimism appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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'Fruit Nerd' Thanh's plan to fix the fruit and veg consumption crisis
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 28 May 2026, 7:00amViral social media content creator calls for more transparent, nimble, marketing approach