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SPAR International defies ‘worst economic crisis of a generation’

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Dutch-founded retail foodstore chain SPAR International has reported strong sales growth in 2008, with worldwide retail sales growing 6.3% in constant currency values. Reporting at the annual SPAR International...

Closing of Campbell Arnott’s factory leaves 40 jobless

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Snackfood company Real McCoy announced yesterday that around 40 people would be made redundant at their factory in Shepparton. Campbell Arnott’s, which sold their snacks division to Real McCoy last...

Gourmet Belgian chocolatier to open in Sydney’s international airport

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Lagardère Services Asia Pacific has teamed with Belgian Chocolatier Godiva to open its first boutique store in Sydney airport as part of the A$500 million dollar upgrade of Australia’s main international...

Luxury beer to sell at A$25 a bottle

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Despite the global economic crisis, Australian Brewer Moorilla is set to release Tasmanian’s most expensive beer, with each 330ml bottle selling for AUD$25. Moo Brew’s new Imperial Stout 2007...

Farmers positive about the future of dairy industry

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Dairy farmers nationwide remain confident of the long-term demand for dairy products, despite many facing a one in 35 year step down in milk price for the 2009-2010 season. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural...

PepsiCo defensive over proposed bottler takeover

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PepsiCo has continued in its bid to acquire its two US anchor bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, and remains convinced that there are annual synergies of at least $200 million. After rejections...

Fast-food chain to sponsor new series of Australian Idol

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KFC is set to sponsor the new series of Network Ten’s Australian Idol, launching in August. The fast-food company will help execute an integrated marketing campaign; including both television and...

Inadequate diets can lead to increased risk of developing illnesses

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Country Life Bakery has reported that Australians with inadequate diets are placing themselves at an increased risk of developing illnesses such as colds and influenza. The company has launched a campaign...

Fonterra prices fall 12 per cent since last auction

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Dairy group Fonterra saw prices down across all contract periods, in its June internet auction globalDairyTrade, 12 per cent lower than for the previous trading event in May. The trading manager, CRA International,...

Coca-Cola Hellenic announces removal from Australian Stock Exchange

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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company SA (CHB) has announced its intention to seek its removal from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and suspension in trading of its CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs)...