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Sugar operations in Australia still losing money, says Wilmar

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The Singaporean food giant behind the Australian retail sugar brands CSR Sugar and Equal has released its results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2012. Wilmar International one of Asia’s leading...

Frito-Lay offering more gluten-free options to consumers

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Following a recent American FDA ruling on the description of ‘gluten free’ as 20 parts per million, more companies are jumping on the gluten free bandwagon. Known as Smiths in Australia, PepsiCo’s...

Vegetables or more fried potatoes as growers advocate ‘healthy’ fast food option

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Australia’s peak industry body AUSVEG representing vegetable growers has called on Australia’s fast food chains to offer a vegetarian burger option aside from typically vegetarian potato chips on most...

Tobacco plain packaging laws given go ahead by Australia’s High Court

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The High Court of Australia has rejected the constitutional challenge by major tobacco companies to the Federal Government’s plain packaging laws. The new laws were passed in November 2011 but allowed...

Coles moves to mend bridges with Australian farmers

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Coles has denied that it will require its farmer suppliers to install cameras on their properties. This follows Australian Food News reporting Coles’ Head of Policy and Quality for Supermarkets who recently...

China boom in foreign fast foods mixed with local breakfast

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  China is set to break the 50,000 mark for foreign fast food outlets this year. This is a rise from 48,477 fast food outlets in 2011 and 36,037 in 2006. Study also reveals 44 percent of Chinese consumers...

European Food Safety Authority approved Health Claims for foods in Europe

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European consumers may soon be able to make more informed choices about their diet after scientists from the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) NDA panel reached a milestone in health claim assessment....

Innovations and Gluten Free growth help Goodman Fielder in tough times

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Goodman Fielder, one of Australia’s largest and most diverse food manufacturers with well known brand names such as Helga’s, White Wings, Praise, Crisco, Meadow Lea and Meadow Fresh in its stable of...

Will Australian governments set a minimum beer price for beer in pubs?

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The Australian National Preventative Health Agency (ANHPA) is conducting an enquiry into whether governments in Australia should be setting a national floor price for alcoholic drinks served in bars and...

Pepsi disappointed by low-calorie version Gatorade setback in U.S.

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Gatorade is marketed as “more than just a sports drink”. The scientifically formulated rehydration beverages are used as a water substitute by many health professionals, athletes and fitness consumers....