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Pure Foods Tasmania has secured a $400,000 investment from entrepreneurs Jon Kontopos and Matthew Abrahams as part of a broader $750,000 capital raising effort, reinforcing confidence in the company’s turnaround plan ahead of its upcoming shareholder vote.

SPC Global reports stronger-than-expected FY25 results driven by international growth and synergy gains, while unveiling a new premium beverage division and a major lender transition.

SPC Global Holdings Ltd reported a 40.66% surge in gross revenue to $383 million for FY2025, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational growth. However, the group recorded a net loss of $41.1 million, reflecting restructuring and merger costs.

EVT Limited reported solid full-year FY25 results with revenue and profit growth, driven by record hotel performance and a recovering entertainment division. The group signals confidence with a strong dividend and optimistic FY26 outlook.

Wide Open Agriculture has launched a pre-feasibility study for a large-scale lupin protein facility in Western Australia, aiming to establish a new global food category and reduce production costs. This move marks a pivotal step toward commercial scale and global leadership in sustainable plant-based proteins.

Block, Inc. reported a robust second quarter with 14% year-over-year gross profit growth, driven by strong performances from Cash App and Square. The company raised its full-year guidance, highlighting strategic expansions in peer-to-peer payments, AI tools, and bitcoin integration.

RooLife Group has secured a two-year supply agreement with Eternal Asia, granting access to over one million retail outlets across China and potential annual orders worth up to AUD 110 million.

Universal Biosensors reports a $1.59 million improvement in operating cash outflows for Q2 2025, maintaining $2.55 million in cash as it advances commercialization across blood, wine, and water testing markets.

Lakes Blue Energy has entered a binding agreement with Beijing Maison Group to fully fund a feasibility study for a new CO2 plant in South Australia, aiming to tap into a certified 26 Bcf high-purity CO2 resource. This move complements Lakes’ ongoing gas project in Victoria, signalling diversified growth prospects.

ALS Limited reported a robust FY25 with 16% revenue growth to AUD 3 billion, underpinned by strong organic expansion and key acquisitions. Despite slight NPAT decline, the company advances its sustainability agenda and invests in global lab upgrades.

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

BP8 has completed its inaugural shipment of Indonesian seaweed biomass to South Korean manufacturer MSC, Ltd., under a new sales cooperation agreement with PT Kebula Raya Bestari. This initial contract signals BP8’s growing footprint in the global seaweed supply chain.