Food & Drink News: Oct 3 - Australia (5 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Fri 3rd October 2025

Quips has launched its first cocktail in a pouch, featuring Margarita, Daiquiri, and Passionfruit Martini flavors, marking a new trend in convenient, ready-to-drink options. This innovation caters to the growing demand for portable beverages, especially among younger consumers.

In a safety alert, Miss Chow’s has recalled various sauce products due to undeclared allergens, highlighting the ongoing importance of transparency in food labeling. Meanwhile, Altina has introduced a functional non-alcoholic wine range, Avec Flowstate, which combines L-theanine and magnesium, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages.

In regulatory news, Western Australia has implemented a new Baking Industry Award that encompasses all state system baking and pastry businesses, aiming to standardize employment conditions in the sector. Additionally, Walmart is set to phase out synthetic dyes from its private-label food brands, reflecting a broader industry shift towards cleaner ingredient lists and consumer health awareness.