Culinary Trends: Sep 5 - Australia (5 stories)

Maggie Beer Holdings cuts losses by 60pc as namesake brand fires up and hampers sale inches closer

Barossa Valley-based food group Maggie Beer Holdings (ASX: MBH) has cut its statutory net loss by 60.8 per cent to $9.5 million for the year to June, driven by strong growth in its namesake premium food brand and a $1.8 million reduction in corporate costs. The result, which included $5.1 million in non-cash impairment charges, came as the comp...

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Noosa dessert business Happy Pops bursts into franchising

Australian dessert brand Happy Pops is taking its first steps into the franchise world, opening a new Toowoomba store at a secret location. The post Noosa dessert business Happy Pops bursts into franchising appeared first on SmartCompany.

SPC Global’s branded strategy lifts earnings above guidance

SPC's earnings increased 27 per cent to $38.5 million, exceeding the company's guidance for 25 per cent growth. The post SPC Global’s branded strategy lifts earnings above guidance appeared first on Inside FMCG.

Australia’s food manufacturing sector builds momentum, says AFGC

“Food and grocery manufacturing is Australia’s largest manufacturing sector and one of the country’s most significant employers.” The post Australia’s food manufacturing sector builds momentum, says AFGC appeared first on Inside FMCG.