PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 28 March

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Food & Drink Business

French food and beverage giant Danone has acquired the UK-based meal replacement and functional nutrition brand, Huel, in a deal reported to be worth approximately €1 billion (AUD$1.2 billion).

The class action against Woolworths Group over the underpayment of salaried store managers has been extended in scope, with the claim period now running through to September 2020 following a Federal Court hearing on 20 March.

Melbourne-based independent brewery, Stomping Ground Brewing Co., has completed a $1.5 million crowd-sourced funding campaign through OnMarket, supported by more than 640 investors. The company is preparing to scale up, as it celebrates a decade of beer.