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Farmers positive about the future of dairy industry

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Dairy farmers nationwide remain confident of the long-term demand for dairy products, despite many facing a one in 35 year step down in milk price for the 2009-2010 season. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural...

Fast-food chain to sponsor new series of Australian Idol

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KFC is set to sponsor the new series of Network Ten’s Australian Idol, launching in August. The fast-food company will help execute an integrated marketing campaign; including both television and...

Inadequate diets can lead to increased risk of developing illnesses

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Country Life Bakery has reported that Australians with inadequate diets are placing themselves at an increased risk of developing illnesses such as colds and influenza. The company has launched a campaign...

Fonterra prices fall 12 per cent since last auction

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Dairy group Fonterra saw prices down across all contract periods, in its June internet auction globalDairyTrade, 12 per cent lower than for the previous trading event in May. The trading manager, CRA International,...

Coca-Cola Hellenic announces removal from Australian Stock Exchange

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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company SA (CHB) has announced its intention to seek its removal from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and suspension in trading of its CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs)...

Mars promotes portion control and healthy eating

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In a bid to tackle Australia’s obesity crisis, Mars has responded by reducing the size of its popular Mars bar, but without reducing the price. Among a whole line of products also facing reduction...

Government urges Australia’s food industry to help tackle obesity

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Australia’s food industry has been warned to make concrete changes in the reformulation of food products, and if fails, the Federal Government should consider regulations. The Standing Committee...

Heinz to expand Australia’s Golden Circle in Asia-Pacific

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Heinz, after posting record sales in Fiscal 2009 are now on their way to expand their Golden Circle brand in Asia-Pacific. At last week’s 2009 Investor and Analyst Meeting, William Johnson, Chief...

Loyalty partnership between airline and grocer set to launch

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Qantas, Australia’s largest airline today announced the launch of its loyalty program with Woolworths, beginning 22 June. Customers who participate in the Everyday Rewards program at Woolworths stores...

Woolworths is cheapest in 60 of 61 regions in Australia

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Woolworths is the cheapest store in 60 out of 61 regions around Australia for a total basket of goods, reported by GROCERYchoice today in its May 09 supermarket price survey results. From the figures released...