PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 22 September

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Food & Drink Business

Woolworths Group delivered a stronger first-half underlying earnings result, with group sales up 3.4 per cent to $37.1 billion and EBIT up 14.4 per cent to $1.66 billion for the 27 weeks to 4 January 2026.

With conscious consumerism and sustainability concerns on the rise, Capital Brewing Co has partnered with Voyager Craft Malt, aiming to transition to local sourcing, lower emissions production and more sustainable brewing practices.

Lark Distilling has reported continued top-line growth in 1H FY26, with net sales revenue (after excise) rising 10 per cent to $8.7 million, as the Tasmanian whisky producer prepares for a coordinated domestic and international rollout of its restaged portfolio in the second half.