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Dutch top the world in exports

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For small country, the Dutch continue to make big achievements. This year, The Netherlands is the biggest exporter of fresh vegetables in the world, and this is the third year running. Nichola Watson,...

CSR profits boosted by sugar business

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Australian conglomerate CSR Ltd saw its profits boosted by improved earnings in its sugar business for the full-year. The sugar and building materials conglomerate reported a 29% rise in underlying full-year...

Science and innovation for a more sustainable food chain

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All those involved in the food chain face questions such as how to provide safe and healthy food for a global population that is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, how to ensure that agricultural and...

The Ministerial Council advance improved nationally consistent food regulation

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Ministers responsible for food regulation in Australia and New Zealand met in Melbourne last week where they finalised a draft Intergovernmental Agreement that will assist Australian consumers and industry...

Easy fill cannelloni rolls onto shelves

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Australian first: new fill and roll cannelloni sheets available New from Latina Fresh comes an easy solution to home-made cannelloni. Latina Fresh Cannelloni Sheets are so easy to use: simply fill and...

Wal-Mart seeks continuity with Asda appointment

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The appointment of long-time Asda executive Andy Clarke as chief executive of the supermarket operator suggests that US parent Wal-Mart is seeking strategic continuity at its UK arm, despite recent admissions...

Kraft to close Cheltenham headquarters

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Kraft Foods is to close its UK head office in Cheltenham as the US food giant continues to reshape its business in the wake of the Cadbury takeover.The maker of Toblerone chocolate and Oreo cookies will...

Communication lacking in franchising relationships

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A study by Griffith University into franchise conflict has revealed the need for better communication between franchisors and their franchisees. The study, which was funded by the Australian Competition...

New Findings about Whole Grains and Heart Health

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Scientists from the Nestlé Research Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, presented at the HealthGrain (http://lund2010.healthgrain.org/) conference in Lund, Sweden, new findings which confirm that a diet...

Preventative Health report “slipped under the door”

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Australia’s food and grocery industry is disappointed that the Federal Government slipped its response to the Preventative Health Taskforce under the door on Budget night, the Australian Food and...