Sara Lee rescued from administration, serving just desserts for 200 Australian workers
Beloved frozen dessert manufacturer Sara Lee has been rescued from administration, thanks to a buyout from a team with close family ties to the successful turnaround of Darrell Lea.
Australia’s oldest chocolate brand Ernest Hillier collapses into voluntary administration
Ernest Hillier Chocolates has entered voluntary administration for a second time, with the rising cost of raw materials and shipping squeezing its margins.
Mars bars, Snickers, and other chocolate classics will soon come in paper-based packaging
Mars Wrigley Australia has confirmed it is focusing on transitioning its entire Australian-made chocolate bar portfolio to paper-based packaging.
The Very Good Nursing Bra raises $20,000 on Kickstarter to make compostable underwear
Entrepreneur Stephanie Devine has successfully raised $20,000 via Kickstarter for The Very Good Nursing Bra, a plastic-free alternative for mums and babies.
Building a business on barriers: How AH Fencing’s work-life split spurred $6.2m in revenue
Queensland commercial fencing company AH Fencing has expanded to Victoria, with two major projects already in the pipeline, including a development at Bunnings in Coburg that will see the company construct the precinct’s chain wire fencing and gates.
Specialty manufacturer Derwent Industries secures $15 million Australian Business Growth Fund backing
Founded by the federal government, the ABGF has now deployed more than $100 million in capital after investing in the pipe and fitting foundry.
Wet wipes to warehouse tech: Six Australian firms book $2.1 million in government grants to boost next-generation manufacturing
Queensland algae innovators, a Victorian warehouse tech developer, and a South Australian firm focused on plastic-free wet wipes are among the last six companies to receive funding from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's $30 million Commercialisation Fund.
Peter Strong: Why Labor’s budget should reconsider the mining sector to advance Australia’s manufacturing base
Tax incentives designed to expand Australia's advanced manufacturing base will benefit the economy, Peter Strong says.
Meet the South Australian business taking its smart street furniture to the world
An Adelaide engineering company has further plans to tackle the global market with an export-friendly line of smart furniture and modular buildings.
As Four’N Twenty ownership heads overseas, here’s a list of iconic Australian brands now out of local hands
Four’N Twenty pies, Nanna’s baked goods, and Lean Cuisine ready meals have been sold to Hong Kong-based investment firm PAG, marking the latest round of household Aussie names to come under foreign ownership.
Australian wing of Brisbane-born rapid test innovator Ellume enters administration
Ellume has put its Australian wing into voluntary administration, 18 months after the company secured a $304 million US government contract to boost its COVID-19 test production capacity overseas.
Innovation in industry: Real approaches to change and transformation
Innovation can take many forms, from new technology and changes to product and process improvements. These offer many important advantages to businesses and are often key to business growth.
