Consumer

The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) remains one of the most closely watched companies in the Australian consumer services sector following a difficult FY2026 performance. The casino and integrated resort operator reported a significant statutory loss, noDividendand continued attention around its financial position.

Animal nutrition is a critical but often overlooked part of Australia’s food supply chain. Ridley Corporation (ASX:RIC) has operated in this segment for decades, producing stockfeed solutions for livestock producers while expanding into related areas including animal proteins, aquaculture and crop nutrition.

Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV), operating under the SunRice brand, is a unique Australian consumer staplesBusinesswith roots in the Riverina grower community. The company combines agriculturalSupplychain operations with branded food businesses across domestic and international markets.

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) enters FY2027 with a simplifiedBusinessstructure after completing the exit from Taco Bell and strengthening its focus on KFC operations. The restaurant operator delivered record revenue during FY2026, supported by its Australian KFC network and continued expansion across Europe.

REA Group (ASX:REA), operator of realestate.com.au, has resolved a competition investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission through a court-enforceable undertaking covering its agreements with real estate agencies.

SPC Global Holdings (ASX:SPG), owner of one of Australia's most familiar packaged food names, has expanded substantially through consolidation. TheBusinessnow spans packaged foods, dairy products, beverages and natural ingredients, giving it a considerably broader operating base than its historic SPC operations alone.

In 2026 Murray Cod Australia has focused on strengthening itsBalance Sheetand operations. The company completed a rights issue on 27 May 2026 priced at $0.15 per share, with major shareholders taking up additional stock. In late August and early September 2026, non-executive chairman Brett …