Food & Drink News: Jun 2 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 2 Jun 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Tue 2nd June 2026
V2Food is navigating a challenging landscape in the plant-based meat sector, with CEO Lisa Ronquest-Ross emphasizing the need for consolidation after a tumultuous period. This shift aims to restore consumer confidence in alt-meat products, which is crucial as the market evolves.
In an exciting development, the Good Food & Wine Show has partnered with BBC Studios to introduce an immersive experience based on The Great Australian Bake Off, marking a first for the event and enhancing its appeal to food enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, consumer behavior in the confectionery aisle is shifting, with discounts proving more effective than complex promotional tactics. This insight highlights the importance of straightforward marketing strategies in attracting shoppers.
Zushi Restaurant Group is also evolving, focusing on operational efficiency as it expands its workforce and simplifies purchasing processes. Additionally, Mingle Seasoning has launched a new salad dressing range in supermarkets, building on a successful online debut, reflecting the growing demand for convenient, flavorful options in the food market.
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How V2Food’s Lisa Ronquest-Ross is restoring faith in plant-based alt-meat
Inside FMCG 1 Jun 2026, 7:37am“It has really been quite a bloodbath the last 12 to 18 months. But there really did need to be a consolidation and a bit of a cleanup.” The post How V2Food’s Lisa Ronquest-Ross is restoring faith in plant-based alt-meat 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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The Great Australian Bake Off immersive experience announced at Good Food & Wine Show
Baking Business 1 Jun 2026, 1:29amA landmark, multi-year partnership between BBC Studios and the Good Food & Wine Show has resulted in the launch of the world-first immersive The Great Australian Bake Off experience. The […] The post The Great Australian Bake Off immersive experience announced at Good Food & Wine Show appeared first on Baking Business.
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Discounts trump trickery in the confectionery aisle
Inside FMCG 1 Jun 2026, 5:23amHere's why some brands may overestimate the level of attention consumers are willing to give to promotional mechanics. The post Discounts trump trickery in the confectionery aisle appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Mingle Seasoning launches salad dressing range
Inside FMCG 1 Jun 2026, 7:49amThe national supermarket rollout follows an initial online soft-launch last year. The post Mingle Seasoning launches salad dressing range appeared first on Inside FMCG.