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Private label leader continues branded grocery push

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As major supermarkets around the world continue to diversify their range of private labels, UK private label pioneer Marks & Spencer has extended a trial of branded foods in their stores. The famous...

Frantelle teams with Red Cross in bid to raise $400,000

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Helping those less fortunate is as easy as staying hydrated, with Thirst Aid: a partnership between Frantelle Spring Water and Australian Red Cross aimed at raising $400,000 over the next year to support...

ACCC uses Consumer Rights Day to warn food industry of need for honest communication

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On World Consumer Rights Day 2009, held yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reminded the food and beverage industry that its marketing must be accurate and truthful. “It...

National Foods facing DPP investigation

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Dairy firm National Foods could be facing charges in Tasmania under the Public Health Act after being investigated for allegedly failing to inform health authorities after finding a pathogen in one of...

Two KFC restaurants fined $73,000 for food safety failings

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The NSW Food Authority has dished out a $73,000 fine to two KFC restaurants in Sydney for poor hygiene.QSR Pty Ltd, which operates the fast food outlets in the suburbs of Hurstville and Miranda, was convicted...

Fast-food sector to be hit by “restrictive conditions” as retailers shed jobs: ANRA

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The retail sector may have shed up to 8,000 full-time jobs in February, the Australian National Retailers Association said today, while the fast-food sector will soon face a significant rise in labour...

Government planning to use alcopops tax revenue to tackle obesity as well as alcohol abuse

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The Rudd Government is planning to invest the money raised from the controversial alcopop tax for a number of initiatives beyond tackling alcohol abuse, including increasing focus on healthy eating. Among...

First sports drink with stevia released by Dr Pepper Snapple

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Stevia, a sugar substitute with no calories that has been dubbed by some as the ‘holy grail’ of sweeteners, has now been introduced into sports drinks. All Sport and Dr Pepper Snapple Group...

Grocery industry concerned that food price impact is overlooked in proposed ETS

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The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the nation’s peak body representing food and grocery manufacturers, has urged the government to make sure they understand the real impact that an emissions...

National competition to inspire future restaurant leaders

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Applications for Electrolux Appetite for Excellence, the ultimate national competition for young hospitality professionals are now open. The new season brings exciting news for the program as it welcomes...