13 December 2024
Alcohol levy idea gathers momentum
It appears that the suggestion that a small levy should be added to alcohol prices has garnered some community support. Galaxy Research conducted a survey of 1000 Australians for the Government-funded publication Substance with more than half indicating they support the idea. The proceeds from the levy, suggested to be about five or ten cents by the Australian National Council on Drugs, would be used to finance further alcohol education campaigns and provide greater support services.
Added sugar needs to be included in Health Star Rating says researchers
A leading Australian health research body is calling for added sugars to be declared on food packagi...
Fallen flat: IBISWorld explores Pizza Hut’s acquisition of Eagle Boys
izza Hut’s acquisition of the Eagle Boys franchise in November 2016 and the possible expansion of it...
Australia Post opens China-export only store in Sydney
Australia Post has opened its first concept store for Australian-based daigou shoppers.
Macadamia innovation challenge driving new product development
The winners of Australian Macadamia’s world-first Innovation Challenge have been revealed, along wit...
Are insects the next essential ingredient?
ASIDE from the odd brave soul who’s munched on a skewered scorpion from a Bangkok market stall to sc...
ACCC takes Heinz to court over nutritional claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated legal proceedings against He...
Big funding opportunity for Australian agri-tech start-ups
Australian agriculture entrepreneurs are being offered the opportunity each to receive $40, 000 in s...
Freddo to disappear from packs as he continues his mission to fight for endangered friends
For the second year in a row, CADBURY Freddo is giving up his place on the iconic purple packaging ...