Food & Drink News: May 31 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 31 May 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Sun 31st May 2026
New Zealand King Salmon reported a profit for the first half of FY2026, signaling a positive trend in the seafood sector that could boost investor confidence. Meanwhile, the parent company of Splenda has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the maker of Equal and other brands, enhancing its market presence in the sweetener category.
Zushi Restaurant Group is evolving its operations to manage growth effectively, focusing on streamlining purchasing processes as it scales up. In a significant move, V2Food has acquired Daring Foods, marking its entry into new protein products and launching them at Woolworths, reflecting the growing demand for diverse protein options in the market.
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Earnings call transcript: New Zealand King Salmon sees profit in H1 FY2026
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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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V2Food acquires Daring Foods, launches products at Woolworths
Inside FMCG 26 May 2026, 7:08amThe acquisition expands V2Food’s portfolio beyond plant-based meat products into protein products. The post V2Food acquires Daring Foods, launches products at Woolworths appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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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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First Watch Restaurant Group’s SWOT analysis: stock navigates breakfast segment challenges
All News 24 May 2026, 5:56pm