Ruth Hogan
Ruth Hogan is features and premium editor - FMCG at Inside Retail. Hailing all the way from the Emerald Isle, Ruth has her finger on the pulse of FMCG news on both sides of the globe. As editor of Inside FMCG’s online and print publications over the last two years, Ruth has consistently delivered breaking industry news, and crafted informative features for professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, Ruth is bringing her knowledge of the grocery landscape to Premium subscribers and delving into global trends to inform local businesses. When she’s not tapping away at the keyboard, you’ll find her browsing her local supermarket for the latest and greatest products on the market.
From the author

Meet the cool Australian brand spreading kindness through clothing
Amber Wilkinson left her corporate job and started a small business with the aim of bringing a little more kindness to t...
Dec 2, 2021

Cashed up brewer Heaps Normal has heady plans
The maker of low-alcohol beer is set to open a new production facility and a hospitality business that caters to consum...
Dec 1, 2021

Sizzler revenue hit by Covid restrictions, Collins Foods reports
Collins Foods has reported strong growth in its European operations while its Asia business struggled with Covid-19 rest...
Nov 30, 2021

Meet the Australian smart farm that made a statement at COP26
A Queensland banana farm that supplies the nation's biggest supermarkets is taking part in an innovative trial to minimi...
Nov 29, 2021

A step back in time: Piaget’s Sydney store blends old with new
Swiss watch brand Piaget opens its first standalone store in Sydney as it seeks to form direct relationships with custom...
Nov 28, 2021

Retail appointments of the week
Canada Goose appoints APAC president; Retail Drinks Australia names new board director; Food Waikato announces CEO.
Nov 26, 2021

Toymate to open Australia’s ‘largest toy store’ in the run up to Christmas
Toymate is opening what it claims to be Australia’s largest toy store next week, the fourth to open in four weeks.
Nov 25, 2021

Australian reusables brand Frank Green plots Asia expansion
The reusable products manufacturer is scaling up with an expanded range and plans to enter new markets.
Nov 24, 2021

Comfort-focused furniture brand Maker & Son sets sights on Singapore
UK furniture brand Maker & Son to grow APAC presence with entry into Singapore and the addition of showrooms in Australi...
Nov 23, 2021

Petal & Pup marketing lead talks US expansion and social media tactics
Chantal Brayley, global marketing manager at Petal & Pup, discusses the wedding category, expansion into the US and swit...
Nov 23, 2021