Food Business Update: Jan 20 - Australia (5 stories)
Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026 Daily Food & Beverage Australia
Here is your Daily summary for Food & Beverage across Australia for Tue 20th January 2026
Coca-Cola HBC shareholders have unanimously approved all proposals at an extraordinary meeting, signaling strong support for the company's strategic direction. Meanwhile, Ampol has launched its Foodary at Eastern Creek, marking a significant partnership with Soul Origin, which could reshape convenience dining at service stations.
In consumer trends, research indicates that nearly 30% of Australians now view premium ice cream as an everyday treat, highlighting a shift in indulgence habits. Additionally, in a community-focused response to recent fires in Victoria, a local baker has opened his doors to provide food and shelter for evacuees, showcasing resilience and support in challenging times.
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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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Shareholders approve all proposals at Coca-Cola HBC extraordinary meeting
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Premium ice cream becoming daily indulgence for Aussies, research finds
Inside FMCG 19 Jan 2026, 7:43amNearly three in 10 Australians consider premium ice cream an everyday indulgence. The post Premium ice cream becoming daily indulgence for Aussies, research finds appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Melbourne baker opens his doors after Vic fires
Baking Business 19 Jan 2026, 12:18amAs fires raged across Victoria and Melbourne, Chris Mansour, who owns OneWay Lebanese Bakery in Lalor, has opened his doors to provide food and shelter for evacuees and SES volunteers. […] The post Melbourne baker opens his doors after Vic fires appeared first on Baking Business.
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Ampol opens Foodary Eastern Creek on Sydney’s M4
Inside FMCG 19 Jan 2026, 8:01amThe Eastern Creek opening marks Soul Origin’s first entry into an Ampol service centre. The post Ampol opens Foodary Eastern Creek on Sydney’s M4 appeared first on Inside FMCG.