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Current developments in food law and policy in Australia and elsewhere

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) news:   FSANZ calls for submissions for Application A1127 – Processing aids in wine On 26 April 2017 FSANZ issued a call for submissions regarding...

ACCC issues warning over incorrect country of origin claims

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to review their country of origin labels and ensure they comply with the Australian Consumer Law. ACCC Deputy Chair, Dr Michael...

Where is the national fix to food fraud?

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When it comes to food, Australia’s got what China wants. Our produce is clean, green and of high quality – exactly what the country’s forecast 850 million middle class consumers in 2030 will be looking...

Domino’s pays thousands for alleged Franchising Code breach

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Domino’s Pizza is the first company to pay penalties for alleged non-compliance under the Franchising Code of Conduct. An updated version of the Franchising Code of Conduct came into effect on 1 January...

Bulla fined over spilling litres of cream into stormwater drain

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The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Bulla Dairy for spilling approximately 200 litres of cream into a stormwater drain connected to Lake Colac. The incident, which occurred in...

Food momentum propels Woolworths successful Q3

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Food sales continue to help turnaround the Woolworths Group, which announced its third quarter results for the 2017 financial year this week. Woolworths reported strong sales momentum across the quarter,...

Will the arrival of AmazonFresh really shake up Australia’s supermarket industry?

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There has been much hype surrounding the now confirmed entry of AmazonFresh into Australia. AmazonFresh, which is already operational in the US and UK, promises the delivery of low-priced everyday items...

Murray Goulburn’s takes further drastic measures

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Murray Goulburn dairy co-operative will be shutting three plants and wiping framer’s debts in an effort to turn its business around. In an update to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Murray Goulburn...

Big changes ahead for Bakers Delight

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Bakers Delight is set for change with its original founders stepping down from the CEO role after 37 years. Roger and Lesley Gillespie opened the first Bakers Delight in Melbourne in 1980 with their friend...

Which fast food chain has the best hot chips?

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A Canstar Blue survey has discovered Australians rank Oporto as having the best fast food hot chips. After surveying 2, 000 Australians, the Portuguese-inspired takeaway came out on top, defeating Red...