Latest Food Manufacturing News

Pure Foods Tasmania has warned of a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern after reporting an $8.6 million FY2026 loss, negative cash and a breach of its Commonwealth Bank covenant. The company expects its existing funding facilities to fall short from approximately February 2027, with further equity funding still uncommitted.

Synlait’s operational recovery gathered pace in the second half, but the NZX-listed dairy processor still reported a NZ$75.4 million FY26 loss and negative operating cash flow. KPMG flagged a material uncertainty over going concern as the company prepares to refinance facilities due in 2027.

Clover Corporation has delivered record FY26 revenue of $97.4 million and a 50% lift in attributable profit, while raising its fully franked final dividend to 1.25 cents per share. The result comes alongside a planned chair transition, with Ian Glasson set to replace retiring chair Rupert Harrington after the 2026 AGM.

FFI Holdings grew revenue by 7.4% to $62.76 million in FY2026, yet net profit after tax fell sharply by 51.5% to $3.23 million, reflecting the absence of last year’s $5.19 million property revaluation gain and a 26% drop in rental income due to lease changes.

Pure Foods Tasmania has reported a profitable quarter with improved margins and strategic growth moves, including a new contract packing deal and the acquisition of premium ice cream brand Elato.

SPC Global Holdings is transitioning its senior financing from Scottish Pacific to Commonwealth Bank, locking in $154 million in total facilities and expected to save $3 million annually in interest. This move positions the company for accelerated growth both in Australia and abroad.

FFI Holdings Limited reported a remarkable 283.5% jump in net profit for FY2025, driven by property revaluations and operational growth, while raising $7.2 million to fund expansion in food manufacturing and property development.

Yowie Group has decided not to proceed with its planned takeover bid for Keybridge Capital after a key condition was triggered, signaling a strategic retreat.

F.F.I. Holdings Ltd anticipates a substantial uplift in its property valuations as of June 2025, driven by rising asset values in both investment and own-use properties.

FFI Holdings Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $3.50 per share, aiming to raise approximately $11 million to support its food manufacturing growth and property investments. The offer closes on 17 June 2025 and is open to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Yowie Group has clarified misleading substantial shareholder notices linked to Keybridge Capital's administration, denying any current plans for board changes and highlighting ongoing legal disputes.