Latest Consumer Staples News

The a2 Milk Company has raised its FY26 revenue guidance, citing stronger-than-expected performance in key product categories and favourable currency movements. The company anticipates solid earnings growth and robust cash flow conversion.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 4% decline in net profit for the half-year to September 2025 but maintained a strong fully franked dividend and delivered portfolio returns above its benchmark.

OMG Group has inked a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with SANDAI, a premium Japanese matcha producer, positioning itself to capture significant growth in Australia’s expanding matcha market.

Australian Vintage reports a modest sales dip in FY25 but charts a clear path to cash flow neutrality and growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions.

Inghams Group reports stable volumes and improved wholesale pricing in early FY26 but faces higher operational costs impacting first-half earnings. A leadership restructure aims to cut costs and boost accountability as the company reaffirms its full-year EBITDA guidance.

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.