The Horticultural Code, introduced last year, could soon be extended to incorporate retailers. The code currently regulates trade in horticulture produce between growers and wholesale traders to encourage...
Despite the traditional post-budget bounce, Australian consumer sentiment is still at worrying levels.
The Westpac-Melbourne institute index of consumer sentiment, released today, rose to 89.8 index points...
Hidden environmental costs make food production more vulnerable than previously thought and food industry professionals should prepare for continuing rising food prices, a new report has shown.
The report,...
Woolworths Chief Executive, Michael Luscombe, has admitted at the ACCC’s grocery price inquiry that Woolworths’ mark-ups are higher in Australia than New Zealand.
Mr Luscombe said the margins...
Rising farm input costs are threatening to make food prices soar higher, according to Queensland rural lobby group AgForce.
AgForce Grains president, Lyndon Pfeffer, claimed that the past two weeks have...
Australian Retail Association Executive Director, Richard Evans, has questioned claims, made by Allan Fels’ (former Chairman of the ACCC), that town planning laws are driving up food prices by as...
The manufacturers and marketers of alcoholic energy drinks have been warned by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) that their product claims will be scrutinised more carefully.
Minister for Consumer Affairs,...
Rumours are circulating that beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is looking to make a major purchase, with Schweppes or Foster’s likely to be their target.
The rumours have been gathering strength...
Shoppers are paying far too much for their groceries because of restrictive out-of-date planning laws, according to a report by former ACCC Chairman, Professor Allan Fels.
Professor Fels claims an overhaul...
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