Culinary Trends: Nov 22 - Australia (5 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Sat 22nd November 2025

Gotzinger Smallgoods is recalling various sliced ham and meat products due to potential Listeria contamination, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns in the industry. Meanwhile, Foodstuffs has been fined for selling recalled hummus products, marking a significant failure in their recall system and raising questions about compliance in food safety protocols.

On a positive note, non-alcoholic beverage startup HOPR has successfully raised over $3 million, marking a significant milestone in Australian beverage funding. Additionally, Koko Black is set to return to Queensland with a new boutique opening in Brisbane, while Brookie Bakehouse has secured $25 million for global expansion, aiming to open new stores in Sydney, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.