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Government urges Australia’s food industry to help tackle obesity

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Australia’s food industry has been warned to make concrete changes in the reformulation of food products, and if fails, the Federal Government should consider regulations. The Standing Committee...

France first in Europe to anticipate Stevia approval

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Food manufacturers in France are hoping to be the first in Europe to use the high-intensity stevia extract Rebaudioside-A (also known as Reb A and Rebiana), before the rest of continent receives full approval,...

Dutch-Australian joint venture responds to growing prebiotic market

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Dutch company FrieslandCampina Domo and Australia’s Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory has announced the opening of a new plant in Australia. The opening of the joint venture, Great Ocean Ingredients,...

Heinz to expand Australia’s Golden Circle in Asia-Pacific

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Heinz, after posting record sales in Fiscal 2009 are now on their way to expand their Golden Circle brand in Asia-Pacific. At last week’s 2009 Investor and Analyst Meeting, William Johnson, Chief...

How do consumers rationalise unhealthy food purchases?

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Consumers eat a double hamburger for lunch then carefully munch on a few lettuce leaves for dinner. Some go for a run and light up a cigarette as they recover. Others choose a low-fat meal and wash...

Loyalty partnership between airline and grocer set to launch

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Qantas, Australia’s largest airline today announced the launch of its loyalty program with Woolworths, beginning 22 June. Customers who participate in the Everyday Rewards program at Woolworths stores...

Jordan suspends import of Red Bull Cola

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Jordan is the second country after Germany to ban Red Bull Cola. The Food and Drug Administration in Jordan (JFDA) has suspended the import of Red Bull Cola and ordered the withdrawal of all products from...

Woolworths is cheapest in 60 of 61 regions in Australia

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Woolworths is the cheapest store in 60 out of 61 regions around Australia for a total basket of goods, reported by GROCERYchoice today in its May 09 supermarket price survey results. From the figures released...

Metcash reports growth above market guidance

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Grocery and liquor wholesaler Metcash has reported growth above market guidance, despite economic conditions, and continues strong competition in the supermarket sector. Metcash today announced 12.1 per...

Food Recall: Smiths Classic Crinkle Cut (Chicken and Salt & Vinegar)

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The Smith’s Snackfood Company is conducting a voluntary recall of the below listed snack food products as a precautionary measure following the discovery of pieces of rubber in some packs produced...