“Fresh” implications from Federal Court decision on Coles bread fine The decision by the Federal Court of Australia to order Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles) to pay penalties of $2.5 million...

Recommendations by Harper Competition Review receive government fanfare but government promises ‘further consultation’ The Australian Government has released the Final Report of the Harper Competition...

ACCC attacks government’s Competition Review recommendations, while other sectors respond The recommendations published this week in the Harper Competition Review Final Report have been largely welcomed...

Federal Cabinet still in disagreement on Country of Origin Reform It was reported on 25 March 2015 that new Country of Origin Labelling laws will be delayed until at least August 2015 despite the Prime...

Details emerge on Heinz Kraft merger, and what it means New details are emerging about the merger, announced last week, between H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods. The two companies have signed a definitive...

ALDI to opt in to the Federal Government’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct German-owned supermarket ALDI Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s finalisation of the Food and Grocery Code...

Coles may face $5 million fine for fresh bread claims The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has made submissions to the Federal Court, calling for Australian supermarket giant Coles to be...

Nationals Senator criticises ACCC decision not to oppose acquisition of Primo by JBS The decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to not oppose the proposed acquisition of...

Australian chicken suppliers under ACCC scrutiny following complaint A leading Australian chicken processor is facing scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following allegations...

Supermarket dumping of cage eggs could result in egg shortages Egg producers have continued to express concerns about the impact on Australia’s egg industry of moves by supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths,...