Food & Drink News: Sep 20 - Australia (5 stories)
Saturday, 20 Sep 2025 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Sat 20th September 2025
Old Young's, a prominent distillery known for its ambitious crowdsourced equity raise, has entered voluntary administration, raising concerns about the future of its operations and the broader impact on the Australian spirits market. Meanwhile, a new collaborative food manufacturing hub in Australia is gaining momentum, with 70% of its space already leased and the first tenants expected by early 2027, signaling a shift towards more integrated food production.
In New South Wales, the EPA has launched a campaign to prepare businesses for upcoming food waste regulations, highlighting the state's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, consumers may soon see a decrease in chocolate prices, as research indicates a gradual easing from recent record highs, which could provide some financial relief in the confectionery sector.
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"Cathedral of Gin" plans tipped down the sink as distiller Old Young's enters administration
Business News Australia RSS 19 Sep 2025, 4:00amA company that once achieved Australia's largest-ever crowdsourced equity raise for an alcohol business has hit rock bottom after Swan Valley-based distillery Old Young's entered voluntary administration, casting serious doubts over a planned architectural and tourism drawcard that was dubbed a "Cathedral of Gin". In Dece...
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Australia’s first collaborative food manufacturing hub is a step closer
Inside FMCG 19 Sep 2025, 4:21amAbout 70 per cent of the site’s space is already committed, with the first tenants due to move in early 2027. The post Australia’s first collaborative food manufacturing hub is a step closer appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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NSW launches campaign ahead of food waste requirements
Baking Business 19 Sep 2025, 12:35amThe New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a major campaign to help businesses in the state prepare for upcoming food waste requirements. The Business Food Waste campaign, […] The post NSW launches campaign ahead of food waste requirements appeared first on Baking Business.
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Chocolate prices set to gradually ease, research finds
Baking Business 19 Sep 2025, 12:12amAustralian consumers can expect some relief from retail chocolate price spikes following record highs in recent years, according to new research by Rabobank. The international report published by the agribusiness […] The post Chocolate prices set to gradually ease, research finds appeared first on Baking Business.
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