Latest Consumer Staples News

Cobram Estate Olives reported a widened half-year loss driven by higher oil costs and operating expenses, while progressing its US growth strategy with a major California acquisition.

Inghams Group reports flat revenue but a sharp 42% drop in EBITDA for the first half of FY26, revising full-year earnings guidance lower amid ongoing cost inflation and operational challenges.

McPherson’s Limited has confirmed a $3.3 million total tax benefit following amended assessments by the ATO, linked to deductible costs from a strategic alliance announced in 2022.

Australian Vintage reports steady first-half sales and outlines a robust strategy focused on innovation, portfolio diversification, and global expansion to meet full-year growth targets.

Aumake Limited has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with EZZ Life Sciences, targeting $10 million in sales and expanding its footprint in high-margin nutraceuticals.

Maggie Beer Holdings is fast-tracking a strategic review of its Hampers & Gifts Australia division following unsolicited approaches, while maintaining steady overall revenue and delivering significant cost savings.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a statutory loss driven by a significant US asset impairment but showed underlying growth in key markets. The company suspends its interim dividend and targets $100 million in annual cost savings through its TWE Ascent program.

Treasury Wine Estates reports a sharp 39.6% drop in earnings and a $649 million statutory loss due to a major US asset impairment, suspending dividends to preserve capital while advancing a $100 million cost-cutting transformation.

The a2 Milk Company has reported robust half-year results with strong revenue and earnings growth, driven by gains in infant formula and liquid milk segments, alongside a strategic supply chain transformation. The company has upgraded its full-year outlook and announced a substantial special dividend, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Orora Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.05 per share for the six months ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Treasury Wine Estates has resolved its dispute with US distributor RNDC following RNDC’s exit from California, with a settlement impacting cash flow but supporting a positive earnings outlook for the first half of 2026.

Nuchev Limited reported a 19% decline in Q2 FY26 sales revenue, with steady retail performance in its Oli6® brand offset by a sharp drop in the Practitioner channel. The company remains debt-free and is advancing new product development to drive future growth.