New Life for HealthyLife with Ambitious Growth Plan
One month in and Woolworth’s new online health and wellness destination, HealthyLife, is rapidly launching new brands and renewing its place in Australia’s health market. Woolworths acquired the Healthy Life…
The herbal supplement combating knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a serious concern for ageing Australians. According to latest figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately one in 11 Australians had the condition affecting 2.2…
Australian Vegan Meat Leader v2food Eyes Asian Expansion After $54M Series B
Australian plant-based food tech v2food will now accelerate its global expansion, after closing AU$72 million (US$54 million) in a Series B Plus round. The round, led by European VC Astanor…
Getting on the Shelf in a Competitive Retail Environment
How to successfully present a pitch to retailers and get on shelves is one of the most crucial aspects for any product-related business. However, when you’re in a rapidly growing…
Food & Drink Trends – Opportunities and Actions
The events of 2020 caused a fundamental reset in human behaviour – particularly in relation to food and drink trends. As a result, companies in this space are now striving…
‘Hand sanitizer for clothes’: Australian brand fined $5m for COVID misinformation
Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined AUD$5 million for claiming its apparel ‘eliminated’ the spread of COVID-19. The active lifestyle brand caught the attention of the Australian Competition…
The State of Play in Organics
The state of the Australian organic industry is thriving, contributing more than $2.6 billion to the country’s economy each year. Demand for organics products is still strong, despite the uncertainties…
Building Sustainable & Ethical Supply Chains
The rise of conscious consumerism is driving a new interest in sustainability which is now an essential ingredient for health and wellness companies across diverse verticals. With a growing focus…
Australian marine bio-industries land US$200M for nutraceuticals and seaweed-based polymers
Nearly AU$270 million (US$202 million) is being poured into Australia’s marine bio-industries to meet growing global demand for plant-based proteins, nutraceuticals, omega 3 oils and bioplastics. The sum will help…
Navigating Natural & Organic: Julie Mathers, Flora and Fauna
The natural and organic industry is continuously growing and shifting, with new trends, regulations, products and practices being introduced into market everyday. How does one keep on top of it…