PLAY PKN: Video News Bulletin 16 October

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Food & Drink Business

The Australian horticulture export sector has recorded its strongest year on record, according to the Hort Innovation 2024/2025 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. Nuts, particularly almonds, and fresh fruit have led the charge, with growing demand across key Asian and global markets.

Premium food company Maggie Beer Holdings (ASX: MBH) has reported a sharp improvement in profitability for the first half of FY26, as cost reductions and operational reforms begin to deliver results.

Infant formula and baby nutrition company Bubs Australia has reported a strong improvement in earnings for the first half of FY26, driven by rapid growth in the US market and a favourable product mix.