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Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne have found a second-life for the vast amount of coffee grinds thrown away by Australian cafes every day. Professor Arul Arulrajah, working...

Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) has released three new technical information notes for dairy manufacturers. The notes cover the following: Measuring pH Microbiological analysis Water activity. DFSV...

Following is an edited version of a presentation given to a group of owners of small businesses struggling with the challenges of building a brand on very limited budgets in competitive markets. This...

Package integrity validation technology addresses the growing needs of customers to validate package integrity prior to food packing. To ensure seal integrity and quality control, products that come off...

Small businesses are amongst the biggest winners in the 2016 Australian Federal Government’s budget revealed last night in Canberra. In Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s first budget, businesses with...

Australia’s largest supermarket group Woolworths has had its credit rating downgraded after the release of financial results yesterday disclosed another drop in sales in the latest quarterly results. The...

Australian consumer advocacy group CHOICE has today named and shamed a number of baby snacks marketing health claims whilst containing up to 60 per cent sugar. After reviewing 80 packaged baby and toddler...

A number of agriculture and farming representative groups have today expressed disappointment over the government’s decision to keep the backpacker tax introduced in the 2015 budget. Amongst upset groups...

US-based food giant McCormick and Company, has acquired Australia’s Botanical Food Company which owns the Gourmet Garden herbs brand. The acquisition occurred for AUD $150 million (US $114 million). Gourmet...

White Wings is now selling a cake mix product which allows consumers to cook a cake in a cup using a microwave. The cake can be cooked within one minute and is promoted as an easy solution for those who...