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Varroa mite infestations grow in NSW.

NSW beekeepers are warning that varroa mite infestations are intensifying across the state, driving up the cost of hive treatments and threatening both...

Berry Category performance steadies as Seasons shift

The berry category softened slightly this week, with total berry revenue down 1.8% and volume down 3.8%....

Woolworths opens second automated distribution hub

The opening of a new high-tech regional distribution centre (RDC) in Western Sydney, marking a major milestone in the Woolworths’ $1.3 billion supply-chain...

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....