Food & Drink News: Oct 1 - Australia (5 stories)
Wednesday, 1 Oct 2025 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Wed 1st October 2025
McCormick has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45, celebrating an impressive 101 years of consistent payments, underscoring its stability in the food industry. Meanwhile, Asahi faces significant disruption as a cyber attack has halted production across its domestic facilities, raising concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities in the sector.
In product innovation, Hawkers is expanding its range with health-focused beverages, including an Ultra Low-Carb Lager and a Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale, catering to the growing demand for healthier options. Additionally, Haigh’s Chocolates has launched a new line inspired by Australia’s diverse landscapes, reflecting a trend towards locally sourced and themed products. Lastly, cricketer Adam Zampa's investment in the Adelaide-based limoncello brand Ambra, which is crowdfunding $700,000, highlights the intersection of sports and food entrepreneurship in Australia.
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Cyber attack shuts down Asahi’s domestic production indefinitely
Inside FMCG 30 Sep 2025, 5:19amThe company is still investigating whether all of its 30 production plants have stopped production. The post Cyber attack shuts down Asahi’s domestic production indefinitely appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Cricketer Adam Zampa invests in limoncello brand as Ambra crowdfunds $700k
Business News Australia RSS 26 Sep 2025, 1:20amA 27-year-old limoncello brand from Adelaide that has more than doubled its revenue in the past year has secured close to $700,000 in an ongoing crowdsourced equity funding raise, as well as an investment for an undisclosed sum from Australian cricket star Adam Zampa. Now stocked in more than 1,200 venues nationally and with its own d...
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Hawkers targets health-conscious drinkers with core range expansion
Inside FMCG 30 Sep 2025, 7:39amThe range includes a 4.0 per cent ABV Ultra Low-Carb Lager and a sub-0.5 per cent ABV Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale. The post Hawkers targets health-conscious drinkers with core range expansion appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Best of Australia inspires Haigh’s Chocolates new range
Inside FMCG 30 Sep 2025, 4:54amThe new lines are inspired by the country’s landscapes, coastlines, and regional flavours. The post Best of Australia inspires Haigh’s Chocolates new range appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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McCormick declares $0.45 quarterly dividend, marking 101 years of payments
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