Food Archives - Convenience & Impulse Retailing

Nearly 70 per cent of fruit and veg rejected due to appearance

Appearance is the reason why 68 per cent of supermarkets reject fruit and vegetables, according to a report by Good & Fugly.

LeVel Beverages and The Coles Express Hot Pocket have been named in the annual Product of the Year Awards for 2024.

The massive Tom’s Confectionery Warehouse has opened at the Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong, Melbourne.

We go behind the scenes with Chantal Scarlett from Riverina Jerky and Biltong at the record-breaking 2023 C&I Expo held in Sydney recently.

International jam and spreads brand Bonne Maman has launched Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread in its Australian range.

Convenience buyers attending the C&I Expo showed a lot of interest in the American confectionery category that is currently booming.

Ampol Foodary and Woolworths have been announced as the only two retailers in the country to stock MrBeast’s Feastables chocolate range.

Frosty Fruits has launched Fruit Stack, its first ever sorbet stick featuring strawberry, orange, and apple flavours.

Cadbury has announced the launch of Milk Chocolate Deluxe Almonds and Cadbury Milk Chocolate Deluxe Hazelnuts across the country.

Mondelēz has launched ‘Snacking Right’, a platform that provides information about recycling, mindful snacking, and sustainable sourcing.

Milkybar and Milo have collaborated to launch Milkybar Milo in convenience retailers and supermarkets across Australia.

UK meat-free brand Quorn has launched a new convenience range of Australian-made Frozen Ready Meals, alongside a healthy, meat-free burger.

Bounce Foods, a popular protein ball and healthy snack brand, has entered into voluntary administration due to a heavy debt burden.