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Zoono Group has advanced retailer, packaging and shipping-container programs across several markets, but ended the September quarter with just NZ$77,000 in cash. The company estimates funding for 0.67 quarters and says further funding lines or an equity raise may be required if customer receipts do not accelerate.

Woolworths Group posted solid full-year results for FY26, driven by strong Australian Food sales and complementary businesses, alongside a 15.6% increase in the fully franked final dividend.

Scott Technology has locked in NZ$20 million worth of new Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across North America and Europe, reinforcing its Destination 2030 growth strategy and building on strong FY26 momentum.

T&G Global has agreed to sell its T&G Fresh business in three transactions worth a combined enterprise value of NZD 72.65 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on premium apples and VentureFruit platforms while reducing debt.

Zoono Group has reported a 94% jump in quarterly cash receipts to NZ$975K, turning cash flow positive amid expanding commercial rollouts of its shelf-life extension technology across multiple continents.

Zoono Group has secured its first major commercial orders worth NZ$600,000 from Sharpak under an exclusive UK soft fruits packaging contract, marking a key step in scaling its antimicrobial coating technology in international markets.

Coles Group posted a 3.1% lift in total sales for Q3 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales and a near 25% surge in eCommerce, while liquor sales fell amid soft consumer sentiment.

T&G Global is moving to sell its New Zealand fresh produce and Pacific Island businesses as part of a strategic pivot to concentrate on its premium Apples and VentureFruit platforms. The divestments, pending contract finalisation, mark a significant reshaping of the company’s portfolio amid shareholder shifts.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

Centuria Capital Group has expanded its agriculture portfolio by acquiring Australia’s largest hydroponic glasshouse facility in South Australia for $168 million, boosting its agriculture assets under management by 25%.

Zoono Group has signed a five-year exclusive contract with Multisteps Pty Limited to apply its antimicrobial technology to fresh produce packaging in Australia, aiming to reduce food waste and boost sustainability.

Zoono Group has secured a five-year exclusive contract with Mpact Operations to apply its antimicrobial technology to corrugated packaging for fresh produce in South Africa and Namibia, aiming to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste.