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Leading global retail crime intelligence software company Auror was crowned Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, hosted by Retail Knowledge. The event brought together the Australian retail sector in Sydney last week, to highlight and celebrate the great work being delivered across the industry in retail crime prevention, risk management and loss prevention. The Retail Risk Vendor of the Year Award recognises integrity, honesty, consistency, innovation and outstanding service to the retail community. Auror Director of Retail Partnerships ANZ Brett Farley said the win reflects the strength of the relationships the team has built across the Australian market. “This recognition belongs just as much to our retail and law enforcement partners, who are collaborating more than ever before to keep stores safe from retail crime,” he said. “We always set out to build meaningful partnerships with our retail and law enforcement partners – we’re not interested…

True Protein’s new ultrafiltered milk-based shake will be the cleanest on the market, with 30g of pure protein, using real ingredients, no added sugar and zero artificial additives. Protein Shakes. Finally Done Right. The supplement market is overflowing with ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes and bars, but many contain processed ingredients, unnecessary additives, and sugars your body doesn’t need. True Protein, founded on the Northern Beaches by Ben Kiereth, has always refused to compromise on quality. This commitment has earned the brand a loyal following among Australia’s elite athletes, including Jess Hull OLY, Genevieve Gregson OLY, Rohan Browning OLY, Jack Della Maddalena, Khan Porter, and more. In April 2026, True Protein will launch the True All Natural Protein Shake, Australia’s cleanest RTD protein shake, a product five years in the making. “It took us five years to develop this product,” explains Ben Kiereth, “but I am so proud of what we…

Nestlé has confirmed it is in “advanced negotiations” to sell its remaining ice cream business to joint venture partner Froneri, in a deal that values the division at approximately NZ$2.1 billion. The portfolio includes well-known brands such as Häagen-Dazs and Mövenpick. Under the proposed agreement, Nestlé would transfer ownership of the brands to UK-based Froneri over the next year, while retaining its stake in the joint venture. The move marks one of the first major strategic steps under new CEO Philipp Navratil, who succeeded Laurent Freixe in September. Navratil is steering the global food and beverage giant toward a more focused portfolio, centred on coffee, pet care, nutrition, and food and snacks. “We are focusing our portfolio on four businesses, led by our strongest brands,” Navratil said in a statement. He said that Nestlé’s six ice cream brands were a “distraction” from the rest of its portfolio, which includes cereal,…

Suntory Oceania has partnered with the Dylan Alcott Foundation and Recreate NZ to support young adults living with disabilities, pledging more than $450,000 over three years across the two countries. The investment will fund programmes focused on building independence, developing skills, and providing pathways into education and employment. “At Suntory, our purpose has always been grounded in giving back to society,” said Dai Minato, CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania. “We hope to grow together, supporting programmes that build real-world skills, confidence, and community connection.” In Australia, the partnership with the Dylan Alcott Foundation will support initiatives across sport, education, and vocational training, as well as targeted grants for individuals. Suntory will also join the foundation’s Shift 20 Initiative as a silver member, which promotes disability representation in advertising. Dylan Alcott, founder of the Dylan Alcott Foundation, said the partnership would help expand opportunities for young people with disabilities.…

McDonald’s is preparing a major shake up of its McCafé menu with 10 new drinks being offered in two Aussie states. The new items will be available as part of a global trial from Wednesday in 500 stores across Queensland and Victoria, with no word yet on when they’ll come to menus in other states. “Aussies are some of the first in the world to try the new beverage menu, launching as part of a major global McCafé drinks trial – one so significant it will help shape the future of McCafé drinks globally,” a McDonald’s spokesperson said. The new drinks range includes iced and cold coffees, fruit juices, soft drink blends and Red Bull-infused “energisers”. The McCafé brand has steadily grown since its launch in 1993, now selling more than 600,000 cups of coffee per day, representing a quarter of all coffee sales in Australia. “McCafé started in Australia…