Food Business Update: Jan 14 - Australia (5 stories)
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Wed 14th January 2026
Endeavour Group has reported a revenue boost for the first half of FY25, driven by record sales at Dan Murphy's during December. However, this surge in revenue came at the expense of pre-tax profits, primarily due to increased discounts. Meanwhile, the chocolate industry faces challenges as extreme weather threatens cocoa crops, prompting researchers to explore carob as a potential alternative. In other news, Buda Juice saw a remarkable 60% rise in its NYSE American debut, while Nestlé is recalling infant formula across over 30 markets due to safety concerns, impacting consumer trust.
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Nestlé recalls infant formula in over 30 markets
Inside FMCG 7 Jan 2026, 4:24amThe recall is being conducted in 27 countries in Europe, three countries in the Americas, and one market in Apac. The post Nestlé recalls infant formula in over 30 markets appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Endeavour Group lifts revenue after record December for Dan Murphy’s but discounts hit profits
Business News Australia RSS 13 Jan 2026, 12:52amRecord December sales for Dan Murphy’s have helped Endeavour Group (ASX: EDV) lift revenue for the first half of FY25, but it has come at a cost for the hotels and liquor store operator in the form of a lower pre-tax profit. Dan Murphy’s had its busiest day on record on Christmas Eve last year, setting the pace for its biggest ever ...
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Buda Juice shares surge 60% in NYSE American debut
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Could carob save the chocolate industry?
Baking Business 13 Jan 2026, 3:56amA combination of extreme weather conditions has threated global cocoa crops in recent years, in turn resulting in a decrease in yield and soaring prices. However, researchers from the National […] The post Could carob save the chocolate industry? appeared first on Baking Business.
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US consumer inflation increases steadily, but households paying more for food and rents
All News 13 Jan 2026, 5:49pm