Waipukurau Subway closed as franchisee put into liquidation

Aanya Parusomula Limited, the franchisee of Subway in Waipukurau, has been placed in liquidation. Photo / Michaela Gower The franchisee that ran Waipukurau Subway has been placed into liquidation, with the eatery closed until further notice. The company, Aanya Parusomula Limited, was placed in liquidation on the application of Inland Revenue Christchurch at Auckland High…

Plant protein pioneer Proform Foods enters voluntary administration

Australia’s first commercial plant protein manufacturer, Proform Foods, has gone into voluntary administration. Gayle Dickerson and James Dampney from KPMG Australia have been appointed administrators. The appointment of administrators covers Proform Food Group, Proform Innovation, Proform Gourmet, and Proform Foods. The company manufactures plant-based protein products under the MEET, Protein Plate, and Bad Hunter brands.…

Bidders fly in, final offers due mid-September

Two former directors, turnaround specialists and an opportunistic crypto investor. Welcome to the eclectic bidder fray for embattled airline Regional Express, better known as Rex. Street Talk understands a fleet of parties has lobbed indicative offers for Rex three weeks after the airline was plunged into voluntary administration, fanning the debate about whether Australia can…