Latest Supermarkets News

The Calmer Co. has won Coles' approval for its innovative Fiji Kava® FZZR™ product, extending its Australian supermarket reach while gearing up for a broader U.S. retail rollout supported by a key brokerage partnership.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

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.

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.

Pure Foods Tasmania appoints Robert Knight as CEO and Managing Director, aligning leadership with shareholder interests amid ongoing growth and turnaround efforts.

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.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

MyEco Group is rolling out a new 95% post-consumer recycled bin liner range, fully certified under the Global Recycled Standard, exclusively at Woolworths stores nationwide from late May 2026. This move doubles its Woolworths product lineup and aligns with national sustainability targets.

Yowie Group’s June quarter reveals a revenue decline to $1.93 million, offset by improved operating cash inflows and a successful $516,000 capital raise. The company advances product launches in North America and Australia while undergoing significant board restructuring.

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.

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.

Bio-Gene Technology is progressing critical toxicology studies for Flavocide with a targeted APVMA submission in March 2027, while forging a strategic partnership to launch Qcide insecticides in Japan by late 2026.