Australian Competition Policy Review panel issues draft recommendations A comprehensive review of Australia’s competition laws and policies has been welcomed by industry bodies as ‘the most significant’...

Australian online grocery retailing: trend predictions for 2017 Australia’s grocery retail sector is evolving rapidly, according to an analyst from market research organisation Nielsen. Shane Scacco,...

ACCC will not oppose proposed acquisition of three Supa IGA stores in WA by Coles The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition...

No ACCC opposition to Woolworths proposed acquisition of Hudson Building Supplies The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Hudson...

Woolworths launches “best value” Australian bread loaf Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has launched its latest strategy in its “ongoing commitment to help Australians save on...

One of the products that has been deemed “unsafe” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Woolworths Ltd...

McDonald’s Australia to move towards using cage-free eggs by end of 2017 Fast food restaurant giant McDonald’s Australia has announced that it will move towards using cage-free eggs by the end of 2017. McDonald’s...

US premium iced tea brand launches in Australia Australian food distributor Stuart Alexander, in partnership with beverage business Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), has launched US premium iced tea Snapple...

Sipahh Straws launches in Coles Small Australian brand Sipahh has launched its first ever Milk Lovers Family Pack variety in Coles supermarkets. Four times the original size, Sipahh said the new packs...

Coles to focus on ‘value and quality’ Australian supermarket group Coles has said Australian consumers have remained ‘value-conscious’, and that the supermarket group will continue its focus on...