Australian farming business HS Fresh Food enters voluntary administration

Australian agribusiness HS Fresh Food, known for its fresh salads, ready-made meals, and pre-prepared vegetable products, has entered into voluntary administration, impacting around 500 jobs. The company, which operates under brands such as Houston’s Farm, Sunfresh, and Gourmet Selections, and supplies to major retailers like Coles and Woolworths, appointed FTI Consulting administrators Vaughan Strawbridge, Joanne…

ACCC warns of higher airfares after Rex entered voluntary administration, stopped servicing Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane routes

The revelation comes in the latest report on domestic airline competition from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) which found some relief for Aussie travellers in the first six months of 2024. Aussies saw a drop in airfares, reduced cancellation rates and better on-time performances, however the withdrawal of Rex from the Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane ‘golden…