Latest Consumer Staples News

The a2 Milk Company is expanding its strategic partnership with China State Farm to include English label infant milk formula products, starting with a2 Genesis™ in early 2026. This move aims to strengthen distribution control and capitalize on China’s booming infant formula market.

Noumi Limited reported a 13% rise in adjusted operating EBITDA for FY25, driven by strong growth in its Milklab plant-based milk brand, while preparing for a significant convertible note maturity in 2027.

Pure Foods Tasmania reported a $1 million operating cash outflow in the September quarter due to restructuring and timing factors but anticipates positive cash flow and growth driven by new Coles product launches and operational efficiencies.

Noumi Limited reported a 9.0% increase in revenue to $162.4 million for Q1 FY26, driven by strong growth in Dairy and Nutritionals and Milklab plant-based milks, while successfully closing legacy legal matters.

McPherson’s Limited updates shareholders on its ongoing transformation journey, reporting modest core brand growth in FY25 and outlining a strategic outlook for FY26 focused on sustainable expansion and operational efficiency.

Elixinol Wellness reported steady Q3 revenue with a notable 300bps gross margin improvement, driven by e-commerce and core brands, while executing cost reduction initiatives supported by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals reported a 66% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1 FY26, driven by strong nutritional powder sales and expanded distribution in China, while improving cash flow and production capacity.

OMG Group Limited reported a robust 56% year-on-year increase in quarterly cash receipts, driven by expanded product distribution and a strategic $2 million capital raise. The company is poised for further growth with new retail partnerships and a high-profile marketing campaign ahead of the summer sales season.

The Calmer Co has reported a robust 26% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong growth in Australia and the US, alongside a significant 39% reduction in cash used in operations, signaling clear progress toward profitability.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has delivered its strongest quarter yet, with revenue surging 26% to $2.4 million and operating cash outflows dropping to a historic low. Strategic growth across retail, e-commerce, and B2B channels underpins its confident path to breakeven.

Whitefield Industrials reports a $10.5 million net profit for H1 2026, with a strong 17.1% annualised return over three years, maintaining its track record of benchmark outperformance and announcing a 10.5 cent fully franked dividend.

Bega Cheese delivered a robust FY2025 performance with a 23% rise in normalised EBITDA and a 74% jump in profit after tax, underpinned by strategic brand growth and operational efficiencies. The company raised its FY2026 EBITDA guidance and outlined ambitious plans for international expansion and product innovation.