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Red Bull is broadening its horizons in Australia by launching Red Bull Zero, a new sugar-free energy drink that offers the same familiar taste we all know and love, but with a healthier twist. The beverage is sweetened with monk fruit extract, a natural…
An exclusive Australian study by global ecommerce accelerator, Pattern, has shown that product range, convenience, and trustworthiness will be critical battlegrounds for online marketplaces in 2025. With international tariffs reshaping marketplace business…
China has dramatically increased its mango imports, with a staggering year-on-year rise that brought the total to US$29 million, as reported by China customs. This surge is primarily due to the country’s insatiable appetite for tropical fruits, coupled with a…
Bobby, an Australian soft drink brand, has recently joined hands with Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott, co-hosts of the popular Happy Hour podcast, to introduce a limited-edition flavour named ‘Strawberries & Cream.’ A First-Time Collaboration This initiative…
In the heart of Khanh Hoa province, Vo Xuan Hien, a 60-year-old mango farmer, is grappling with a bitter irony: ripe mangoes are falling from his trees, yet his profits have vanished. The price slump has plunged to a mere VND5,000–8,000 (20-30 U.S. cents) per…
Retail Associations Urge Australian Government to Tackle Industry Challenges as New Term Begins As the Albanese government embarks on its new term, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) are calling for immediate…
In a recent seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Deborah Wiltshire, Sales Director at The Gurner Group, revealed exciting insights into foreign investment trends in Australia’s booming real estate market. According to data from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review…
Australia’s Credit Card Market on Track for Significant Growth, Expected to Reach $299.7 Billion by 2025 Australia’s credit and charge card payments sector is poised for robust expansion, with projections indicating a surge to $299.7 billion (AUD 453.9…
Retail spending in Australia experienced a notable uptick of 4% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year, totaling an impressive $37.3 billion, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This growth signals a positive shift in the…
As the mid-year sales season approaches, Amazon Australia plans to hire 600 seasonal workers across its fulfillment centers and logistics sites. This recruitment drive is aimed at enhancing operations in anticipation of the highly-anticipated Prime Day event…
An Australian boatbuilder launched what it described as the world’s largest electric-powered ship on Friday, a 130-meter (426-feet) behemoth capable of carrying 2,100 passengers. Identified by boatbuilder Incat as Hull 096, the aluminium catamaran is powered…
Unilever Australia’s Weis and Queensland-flavoured milk Breaka have collaborated to launch Breaka Weis mango and cream-flavoured milk. “We’re thrilled to see two iconic Aussie brands come together to offer Queenslanders a delicious category exclusive,” said…
Duxton Bees has launched Fuzzy Bum, a new honey brand with a mission that goes beyond sweet treats, raising awareness about Australia’s bee crisis. According to the company, Fuzzy Bum is made entirely from locally sourced honey and is fully traceable back to…
Discover Bae Juice Energy, a clean Australian energy drink with natural ingredients and a functional boost for health-conscious consumers.
For the fifth time in a row, Aldi has been named Supermarket of the Year 2024 in Roy Morgan’s Customer Satisfaction Awards. The supermarket has won this title eight times. The ratings are calculated from an annual survey of 60,000 Australians and cover 40…
This growth will be driven by an increase in revenue from mobile data services, according to GlobalData. GlobalData’s research shows that the growth in revenue from mobile data services will offset the decline in revenue from mobile voice services during the…
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