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Coles secures exclusive deal to bring M&S Food to Australian supermarkets

Coles has entered a major new partnership with UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) that will see a curated range of M&S’s iconic...

Berries volume is down vs last year, but we are seeing inflation in the category.

What is most interesting is that in the last 4 weeks, all Total berries have been down -15% in overall volume, but the...

Costco is Australia’s most trusted grocery brand

2025 Retail proposition index by OC&C Strategy consultant is showing Costco is Australia’s most trusted grocery brand. This result is based on a...

Spring supply balances out across Berry categories

Total berries lifted slightly in revenue while volume saw a modest rise, signalling a steady week overall. Despite some crop shifts between regions,...

Aldi narrows the gap on Coles and Woolworths with 10% growth

Discount supermarket chain Aldi is steadily tightening its hold on Australia’s grocery market, posting $13.3 billion in sales for 2024, up nearly 10%...

Berry Category steady as overlapping Strawberry supply drives growth

The berry category was relatively stable this week, with total berry revenue up 1.7% and volume up 4.2% compared to the previous week....

Early Victorian Strawberries emerge as Blackberries surge

The berry category recorded a positive week overall, with total berry revenue up 7.1% and volume up 2.9% compared to the previous week....

Berry Category in transition: Blueberries building as strawberries ease

The berry category is in a state of transition, with different berries moving through their respective seasonal phases. Overall, blueberries are shaping up...

Berry Category in balance: Strawberries and blueberries drive growth

Strawberries are once again the standout in the berry category, with strong growth in both revenue and volume helping to lift overall performance....