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Inghams Group Limited has appointed Grant Douglas as the company’s new chief financial officer, taking effect from October 2026. He takes over the role from Gary Mallett, who is stepping down on 30 September, after seven years with the company.

A new white paper from Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) calls for coordinated investment in food production, manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience as the country prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Taste and nutrition company, Kerry, has unveiled its 2026 Global Taste Charts – drawing on the expertise of over 1200 scientists, 100 flavourists, and extensive consumer research to map the forces reshaping how people eat and drink. Food & Drink Business spoke with Kerry ANZ general manager, Michelle Thomson, to uncover the flavour movements set to define the Australian market in 2026 and beyond.