Food & Drink News: Sep 18 - Australia (5 stories)
Thursday, 18 Sep 2025 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Thu 18th September 2025
In a significant shake-up, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder has resigned, citing concerns over Unilever's control of the brand, raising questions about the future direction of the iconic ice cream company. Meanwhile, celebrity chef Luke Nguyen is set to close his renowned Sydney restaurant, Red Lantern, after nearly 25 years, marking the end of an era for Vietnamese cuisine in the city.
On the corporate front, General Mills has reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings despite a decline in sales, showcasing resilience in a challenging market. In the whisky sector, Lark has appointed Stuart Gregor as CEO, aiming to elevate the brand's status to that of Penfolds in the Australian whisky landscape. Additionally, Vinarchy has reclaimed brand distribution rights from Pernod Ricard across Australia and New Zealand, following a merger that reshapes the regional wine industry.
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns over Unilever control concerns
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Luke Nguyen closing his first restaurant, Sydney’s iconic Red Lantern, after two decades
Business News Australia RSS 17 Sep 2025, 2:01amCelebrity chef Luke Nguyen is closing Red Lantern Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney at the end of November, cutting ties with the venue he established with sister Pauline and executive chef Mark Jensen almost 25 years ago. However, it may not be the end of the road for the popular dining venue if they can find a buyer. The owners have said ...
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Whisky business: Stuart Gregor on Lark’s global revival plans
SmartCompany 17 Sep 2025, 1:30amLark has tapped Four Pillars co-founder Stuart Gregor as its new CEO, with big plans to transform the brand into the Penfolds of Australian whisky. The post Whisky business: Stuart Gregor on Lark’s global revival plans appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Vinarchy takes brand distribution back from Pernod Ricard across ANZ
Inside FMCG 17 Sep 2025, 7:37amThe company was formed in May through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard’s wine businesses in Australia, New Zealand and Spain. The post Vinarchy takes brand distribution back from Pernod Ricard across ANZ appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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General Mills beats Q1 earnings estimates despite sales decline
All News 17 Sep 2025, 11:48am