ACCC urges egg industry to review free range claims after Pirovic penalty The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called on egg industry participants to take heed of the recent Pirovic Enterprises...

New partnership to grow Fairtrade markets in Australia to aid farmers in Indo-Pacific A new $4.5 million partnership between the Australian Government and Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) is set...

Manufacturers ‘gambling’ on the increasing influence of health, Canadean The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry might think some trends, including a trend towards ‘healthier’ items, are...

McDonald’s global sees drop in sales McDonald’s Corporation has announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.5 per cent in October 2014, which it said reflected the impact of “business...

Barilla launches family-sized sauce range in Australia Following three years of significant growth in the pasta sauce category, the world’s largest pasta producer Barilla has launched a new family-sized...

Little Creatures launches new Single Batch limited release beer Australian brewery Little Creatures Brewing have launched the 14th edition of its Single Batch, a traditional Saison. Little Creatures said...

Government concern over anti-Halal ‘bullying’ of food exporters The South Australian Government is urging food exporters in the State to continue engaging with the multi-million dollar Middle Eastern...

Push for Victorian State Government to put Victorian veggies first A campaign to ensure that Victorian State Government procurement policy prioritises Victorian-grown produce is picking up steam, with...

Government approvals fast-track Sustainable Farms glass-house project An ‘Australian-first’ enterprise using recycled timber to create energy to support fresh food production, planned for a site at...

‘Reinvigorated’ Tasmanian Noodle Box restaurants seeking new franchise partners Following the successful reopening Noodle Box’s Tasmanian network of 4 restaurants, the Melbourne-based company is...