Deborah Jackson

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has announced a leadership transition, with Chief Executive Officer Gavin Saunders set to leave the business after nearly 14 years of service.

Viva Energy has appointed Sally Martin as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 September 2026.

A new partnership between Soap Aid, Sodexo Australia and Indigenous-owned Woollahra Group is helping improve health outcomes in remote Northern Territory communities by increasing access to essential hygiene products and education.

True Protein has expanded its functional snacking portfolio with the launch of a new range of fruit-flavoured protein bars, offering consumers an alternative to the traditional chocolate-based protein bar category.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Director of Logistics Phillip Parsons has been recognised for his contribution to Australia’s freight and supply chain sector, receiving the 2026 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Industry Champion Award and being inducted as an ALC Fellow.

Allegro Funds has put its New Zealand fuel retailer Gull on the radar of larger international players as it finalises the merger with 57-year-old South Island-focused fuel business NPD. Allegro Funds is an independent Australian private equity firm.

Image: Amy & Freddie, Kindness Month Ambassadors, the APCO Foundation supported this family when Freddie was born with complications

Accredited Distributors has celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades in business with a record-breaking trade show, gala dinner and a reflection on the company’s growth from a family-founded distributor into one of Australia’s leading FMCG businesses.

After almost 14 years at Liquor Marketing Group (LMG), including the past decade as Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Saunders is preparing to hand over the reins to one of the people who has helped shape the business alongside him.

As independent liquor retailers navigate a challenging trading environment, loyalty, technology and operational efficiency have become key differentiators.