A raft of recommendations to reform Australia’s regulation of medicine and ingredients used in medicinal products has been accepted by the Australian Federal Government. Minister for Health and Aged...

Pharmaceutical giant, Bayer AG, has acquired global agricultural company, Monsanto, in a USD $66 billion deal. The acquisition has resulted in the world’s largest seller of farming chemicals and seeds. Both...

A University of Sydney review has found evidence of bias in research on the health benefits of artificial sweeteners. The examination found academic reviews funded by artificial sweetener companies were...

A Swinburne University team has discovered a way to re-use the large amount of plant waste often left over from producing wine. According to the team, grape pomace, which is the skins, pulp, seeds and...

Australia’s 2016 macadamia crop is on track to reach 46, 750 tonnes in-shell says the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS). According to the AMS, Australia’s macadamia production has steadily increased...

The Australian Department of Defence is now accepting tenders for the supply, warehousing and distribution of combat ration packs and ancillaries. Those interested in submitting a tender are invited to...

Murray Goulburn is now paying an additional 15 cents more per kilogram of milk solids for its 2017 financial year Available Southern Milk Region Farmgate Milk Price (FMP). Its suppliers will now receive...

Coles supermarkets has announced it will now offer 10 per cent discounts on fruit and vegetables to customers who reach step targets using activity trackers like Fitbit. In an Australia supermarket first,...

Crust is now delivering alcohol with its pizzas in selected areas of Melbourne. It is the first quick service restaurant in Australia to deliver alcohol. The chain’s parent company, Retail Food Group,...

A new study has found young Australians are more likely to engage in risky alcohol consumption if they like or follow an alcohol brand or retailer on social media. Published in the Australian and New Zealand...