Retailers have welcomed the support of Deputy Prime Minister and Employment Minister Julia Gillard for a five year transition to higher penalty rates under the modern retail award. “The Deputy Prime...

Maryborough Sugar Factory, the only publicly listed pure sugar company in Australia, has announced a $90.4 million bid for Tully Sugar. The news comes just over three months since merger talks, which begun...

A Food Authority survey of sushi outlets in NSW has found Sushi safety standards the highest they have been in years. “The survey found that 98 per cent of products were microbiologically safe, and...

Burger King, the world’s second largest burger chain, has reported a 2 per cent sales decline in the fourth quarter on the back of a weaker US dollar. The maker of the Whopper did, however, record...

Tassal has reported a 47 per cent rise in profit as demand for Salmon in Australia continues to build. The ASX-listed Atlantic Salmon marketer saw volume growth of 31.66% in the domestic market, while...

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered back-payments totalling $23,000 for eight food salespeople in Melbourne’s east and south-eastern suburbs over the past three months.Fair Work Ombudsman Executive...

Australia already exports olive oil to the Italians and soon we may have a significant new industry exporting green tea to Japan, according to a report by the Rural Industries Research and Development...

Don KRC has received backing from the Victorian Government for their plan to boost plant capacity while reducing emissions. The Victorian Government said they were keen to support the major investment...

Three of Australia’s leading exporters have shared their wisdom and experience with a Sydney business audience during the Export Breakfast Panel – “Financing exporting success in good...

Hormel Foods, the maker of SPAM, has seen operating profit rise 33 per cent in the third quarter compared to last year despite a 4 per cent decline in volumes. The manufacturer of brands like Stagg Chilli...