Food & Drink News: Sep 16 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 16 Sep 2025 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
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Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, has been appointed as the new CEO of Lark Distilling, taking over from Satya Sharma, who is leaving for a new opportunity in the spirits industry. This leadership change signals a potential shift in strategy for Lark as it continues to expand its whisky offerings.
In product news, Woolworths has issued a recall for its 250g Seafood Salad due to potential Listeria contamination, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns in the retail sector. Meanwhile, Guru Organic Energy has reported its first profit since going public, driven by record revenue, indicating a positive trend in the organic beverage market.
Additionally, Pals has expanded its Franky’s vodka range with two new flavors, Cola Lime and Lemon Crush, catering to the growing demand for ready-to-drink options. In a significant leadership transition, Katrina Rathie has stepped down as chair of Bubs Australia, marking another chapter in the company's efforts to stabilize after previous upheavals.
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Guru Organic Energy Q3 2025 slides: first profit since IPO on record revenue
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Four Pillars Gin founder Stuart Gregor to replace Satya Sharma as CEO of Lark Distilling
Business News Australia RSS 15 Sep 2025, 1:10amWhisky producer Lark Distilling Co. (ASX: LRK) has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder Stuart Gregor as its new CEO, replacing Satya (Sash) Sharma who is stepping down at the end of this year to join an undisclosed “major spirits industry player”. Sharma is exiting the Hobart-based Lark after three years as CEO during a challengin...
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RECALL: Woolworths – Seafood Salad 250g
Inside FMCG 15 Sep 2025, 6:05amThe recall is due to microbial contamination (Listeria). The post RECALL: Woolworths – Seafood Salad 250g appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Pals launches two flavours to Franky’s vodka range
Inside FMCG 15 Sep 2025, 2:39amOffering two flavours, Cola Lime and Lemon Crush, the citrus RTD range is sold in 330ml cans with 6 ABV per cent. The post Pals launches two flavours to Franky’s vodka range appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Battle-hardened Bubs Australia chair Katrina Rathie steps down amid leadership transition
Business News Australia RSS 15 Sep 2025, 6:53amMore than two years after a tumultuous board upheaval rocked Bubs Australia (ASX: BUB) following the ousting of its former chair and CEO, the infant milk formula manufacturer has announced the resignation of chair Katrina Rathie – one of the combatants in the drawn-out saga. Rathie’s resignation is effective immediately, replaced by...