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Californian drought may benefit Australian almond growers

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Australian almond growers may benefit from Californian drought conditions Drought conditions in the US State of California means the quality of the State’s 2014 almond crop remains a “mystery”, according...

ACCC takes action against Coles for alleged unconscionable conduct towards its suppliers

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ACCC takes action against Coles for alleged unconscionable conduct The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Coles Supermarkets...

Cadbury Australia partners with Monpi to import Fairtrade cocoa, supporting PNG farmers

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Cadbury Australia is set to import Fairtrade cocoa from PNG Chocolate brand Cadbury Australia has announced it is set to begin importing Fairtrade cocoa beans from Papua New Guinea (PNG), in partnership...

Coles gives undertaking to ACCC for misleading YouTube video on Coles Brand Milk

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Coles has given an undertaking to the ACCC about its Coles Brand Milk YouTube video The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Australian...

Flowerdale Farm launches recipe eBook to promote its products

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Flowerdale Farm has teamed up with Alyce Alexandra to release a new recipe eBook Australian speciality produce business Flowerdale Farm has launched its first recipe eBook, Essential Ingredients, to promote...

European Commission proposes stricter laws for organic foods

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The EC is proposing stricter laws for organic foods The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new Regulation or organic products and labelling of organic products, saying that consumer and producer concerns...

More Australians shopping for fresh vegetables at farmers’ markets, ‘local’ food trend grows

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More Australians shopping for fresh vegetables at farmers’ markets, ‘local’ food trend grows Taking the trend towards ‘local’ food to a new level, new national consumer research examining where...

Gippsland food producers sought for international showcase lunch

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Gippsland food producers will meet top Malaysian chefs at a showcase lunch Seven top chefs from Malaysia, who prepare more than 10,000 premium meals a day, are set to visit the Gippsland region of Victoria...

Human cases of bird flu on the rise in China, FAO warns neighbouring countries to be “vigilant”

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Bird flu cases in humans in China on the rise Human infections with the influenza A(H7N9) virus are on the rise again in China and the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities provide opportunity for further...

Australian chicken producers question Coles’ RSPCA Approved chicken

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Australian chicken producers have questioned Coles' RSPCA Approved move Australian chicken producers have said they are the “latest in a long line” of farmers and industries to be the target of...