Food Industry News: Dec 2 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Tue 2nd December 2025
Hawke’s Brewing has made a bold move by launching its award-winning XPA in Aldi for just $13.99, aiming to capture a larger market share amid challenging conditions for independent brewers. This strategy highlights the increasing importance of value in a competitive landscape.
In a significant setback, Treasury Wine Estates has announced a $687 million write-down on its Americas business, marking a decade low for its shares. Despite some brands performing well, this impairment raises concerns about the company's future in the region.
Meanwhile, Bright Tank Brewing is recalling its West Side Hazy Pale due to issues with secondary fermentation, underscoring ongoing quality control challenges in the industry. On a positive note, Packamama has secured a $1 million grant to develop low-carbon wine bottles, reflecting a growing trend towards sustainability in beverage packaging.
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Treasury Wine Estates’ $687m goodwill wipeout for Americas business could be just the start
Business News Australia RSS 1 Dec 2025, 12:00amPenfolds wine producer Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) is taking a $687.4 million hit on its Americas operations after writing down the entire carrying value of goodwill for the business despite some of its larger brands growing ahead of market in the region. The impairment could be just the start of a boarder assessment of the value of the Tr...
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Recall: Bright Tank Brewing – West Side Hazy Pale
Inside FMCG 1 Dec 2025, 5:40amBright Tank Brewing is recalling West Side Hazy Ale Pale in cans (375ml) due to secondary fermentation. The post Recall: Bright Tank Brewing – West Side Hazy Pale appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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“Outrageous”: Hawke’s drops its award-winning XPA into Aldi for $13.99
SmartCompany 1 Dec 2025, 1:21amHawke’s has launched its award-winning XPA in Aldi for $13.99, betting on volume and value in a tough year for independent brewers. The post “Outrageous”: Hawke’s drops its award-winning XPA into Aldi for $13.99 appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Treasury Wine shares hit decade low after US asset impairment warning
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Packamama secures $1 million grant for low-carbon wine bottles
Inside FMCG 1 Dec 2025, 8:12amRetail collaborations are also being explored locally and in the UK. The post Packamama secures $1 million grant for low-carbon wine bottles appeared first on Inside FMCG.