Latest Food Retail News

AoFrio Limited has initiated a 1-for-7 renounceable rights offer at NZ$0.07 per share aiming to raise nearly NZ$5 million. This follows a recent $4.56 million placement and supports an aggressive growth strategy targeting $300 million revenue by 2030.

AoFrio’s first quarter revenue plunged 28% year-on-year, weighed down by the loss of a major US motor customer amid tariffs. The refrigeration tech firm is banking on new IoT product launches in Q2 to stabilise sales and improve profitability over 2026.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

Collins Foods has agreed to settle a class action over employee 10-minute rest breaks for up to AUD 9 million, pending Federal Court approval. The settlement includes flexible terms based on participant numbers, with no admission of liability.

Oliver’s Real Food reports a strong October 2025 trading update, showing solid same-store sales growth and significant expense reductions that have driven improved profitability.

Woolworths Group reported a 2.7% increase in first quarter sales to $18.5 billion, driven by robust growth in eCommerce and improved customer satisfaction metrics. The retailer remains cautiously optimistic as it prepares for the key festive trading period.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has updated its dividend announcement to include a DRP price of AUD 14.26 with a 1% discount, alongside an unfranked dividend of AUD 0.215 per share for the half-year ending June 2025.

Biome Australia has secured key distribution partnerships with Mecca and Go Vita, launching its Activated Probiotics range into premium beauty and health food channels across Australia.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

Retail Food Group reported an 8.5% revenue increase for FY25 but posted a significant net loss of A$14.9 million, weighed down by transformation and strategic reset costs.

Collins Foods Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share and revealing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 8.92 per share.