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Oats and gluten: A source of confusion and the problem for people with coeliac disease

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Attention has been given by industry in the United States to the idea of “gluten free” oat products, and how to minimise the impact for those with coeliac disease. However, this article considers...

Senate Committee favours volumetric tax system for alcohol in Australia

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The Senate Committee investigating the impact of regulations over Australia’s alcohol industry has released an interim report. The report which investigates the sale, supply and taxation of alcohol,...

Wesfarmers in hot water over bottled water advert

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Wesfarmers’ Target has received heavy criticism in the wake of Cyclone Debbie in Queensland over an in-store sign stating a slab of 24 bottles of water would cost $72. An outpour of social media complaints...

Coles invests $60 million in manufacture of Australian trailers

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Coles has invested $60 million into 395 new transport trailers which will be used in New South Wales and Western Australia. The trailers are supplied by one of Australia’s largest trailer providers,...

SumoSalad moves beyond food courts, new sites needed

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SumoSalad is on the hunt for new restaurant locations as part of a change in business strategy for the health-orientated fast food chain. Until now, SumoSalad has primarily been located in food courts...

Two out of three Australians failing to eat their veggies, CSIRO Report

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A new Fruit, Vegetables and Diet Score Report released by the CSIRO has found two out of three Australian adults are not eating enough vegetables. One out of two adults are also not eating enough fruit...

List of the best independent supermarkets announced

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Leading Victorian, Queensland and Northern New South Wales IGA supermarkets have been recognised at the 2017 state IGA Awards of Excellence. The awards are held each year to recognise the best independent...

Woolworths refutes Dan Murphy spin-off speculation

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Woolworths’ Chief Executive Officer has shut-down speculation the supermarket group will be spinning-off its extremely successful Dan Murphy’s liquor chain anytime soon. Speaking at The Australian...

Fresh produce impacts of Cyclone Debbie

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Growers in one of Australia’s largest winter crop regions have experienced more than $100 million worth of damage after Cyclone Debbie hit the Bowen Gumlu region late last week. The Bowen Gumlu region,...

Produce sellers risk bigger fines for breaching new Horticulture Code

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The revised Horticulture Code of Conduct has come into effect on 1 April 2017. The changes now mean that fresh produce traders and agents are at risk of being fined up to $54, 000 for each breach of the...