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Canadian legislation to introduce hefty fines for food fraud

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The Canadian Conservative government announced last week a new Bill that proposes to introduce changes to the food inspection system, including imposing fines of up to $5 million against violators. The...

Coles launches Australian roadshow to source new local produce

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To meet the demand from almost 70% of their customers for more home-grown produce, Coles has announced a series of local-sourcing roadshows. Coles’ buyers will tour the country meeting local suppliers,...

Disney plans to advertise “healthier option” foods to children

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The Walt Disney Company in the United States this week announced a new set of guidelines for food advertising on its TV channels, radio stations and websites aimed at children. The new guidelines form...

Recyclers commit initial $660,000 to Keep Australia Beautiful, alternative to a container deposit national scheme

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During May 2012, Keep Australia Beautiful in Tasmania and the Northern Territory, and the NevRwaste group of councils in Victoria, launched three pilot recycling and litter reduction programs, funded by...

GS1’s NZ Product recall service seeks more registrations

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Barcode supplier GS1 New Zealand is encouraging companies in the food and grocery sector to register for ProductRecallnz, an online service for rapid recall or withdrawal of products in consumer supply...

Recall of Gourmet Selections Greek Salad due to E. coli in WA

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Jmark Pty Ltd, trading as Gourmet Selections, has recalled Gourmet Selections Greek Salad from Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets in Western Australia. The product is being recalled due...

Caffeinated alcoholic mixed beverages under fire

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Victorian Health Minister David Davis is being urged to ban caffeinated alcoholic beverages following the case of Cheltenham 16-year-old Sara Milosevic, who died in June 2011 after she consumed three cans...

Microbrewery challenges Foster’s over trademark use

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Thunder Road Brewing, a microbrewery based in Brunswick, Melbourne, has taken Foster’s to court over more than 50 heritage Australian beer trademarks including Victoria Lager, McCracken’s Invalid...

Sydney researchers find Goji berry’s impact on diabetic blindness

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The Tibetan goji berry could help fight blindness caused by long-term diabetes according to studies undertaken by University of Sydney researchers. Faculty of Pharmacy researchers conducted in vitro tests...

Victoria exports grapes to China

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In March 2012, importers in China ordered AU$2.6 million worth of grapes from the Sunraysia and Murray Valley regions of Victoria. Victorian Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh says the importers were impressed...