PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 28 July

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Food & Drink Business

Historically, the default pathway for Australian food manufacturers has been predictable – once your brand builds sales domestically, you look to international markets, like the United States or Europe for growth. Roma Foods founder and managing director, Max Buontempo, notes the industry is shifting, and offers insight for the current playing field.

Poultry and food producer, TasFoods, and its subsidiaries – including Nichols Poultry – have been acquired by RAMP Tasmania Poultry. The sale ensures the continued local operation of TasFoods and the employment of all Tasmanian staff.

The winners of the 2026 World Drinks Awards have been announced, with several Australian distillers recognised across a range of categories – including Prohibition Liquor Co, Fnq Rum Co, New Norfolk Distillery, Reef Distillers and Never Never.