Australia
Companies
Australian alcoholic drinks major Foster's Group has posted disappointing first-half financial results as its underperforming wine business continues to weigh on the company. Group...
2010-02-24Companies
As it prepares itself for an anticipated upwardly revised takeover bid from domestic rival Murray Goulburn Co-operative (MGC), Australian dairy firm Warrnambool Cheese and Butter...
2010-02-16Companies
As it prepares itself for an anticipated upwardly revised takeover bid from domestic rival Murray Goulburn Co-operative (MGC), Australian dairy firm Warrnambool Cheese and Butter...
2010-02-16Companies
Leading Australian retailer Woolworths has announced sales growth of 6% to AUD27.2bn (US$23.6bn) for the first half of fiscal 2010 (27 weeks ending January 3 2010). The company attributed...
2010-02-08Companies
New Zealand dairy multinational Fonterra plans to invest NZD11.5mn (US$8.2mn) in boosting milk collection, production capacity and output quality at its north Tasmania production...
2010-01-21Companies
Having had a major impact on the Australian mass grocery retail (MGR) industry since its arrival in the country in 2001, German discount major Aldi is now reportedly considering expanding...
2010-01-15Companies
Leading Chinese dairy firm Bright Dairy has approached Australian building materials major CSR Ltd over the possible AUD1.5bn (US$1.39bn) acquisition of its sugar unit. CSR has labeled...
2010-01-13Finance
Australian alcoholic drinks firm Coopers Brewery has reported strong second half volume growth resulting in a solid full-year performance. The brewer benefited from improved distribution,...
2010-01-08


