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Huon opens new Tasmanian processing facility as Japanese drive demand

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Australian salmon company Huon Aquaculture has opened a new processing facility in the north of Tasmania. The company says a growing taste for its salmon in Japan and other export markets is helping drive...

McCain Foods announces $10 million Tasmanian potato plant expansion

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McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand will spend up to $10 million dollars over the next two years upgrading onsite storage facilities and building a new packing line at the Smithton plant in Circular Head,...

Cadbury cuts Tassie jobs in Mondelez cost-cutting squeeze

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Cadbury has announced it will be cutting 80 jobs from its Claremont chocolate factory near Hobart in Tasmania. Cadbury has announced it will be cutting 80 jobs from its Claremont chocolate factory near...

Metcash to acquire liquor group in attempt to lift its liquor sales

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Australian wholesaler and distributor of groceries Metcash is attempting to stem recent losses in its Liquor division, entering into an agreement in late February 2015 to purchase Southern Independent...

Tasmania to encourage hemp crops despite Federal Ministerial forum’s hemp oil seed ban

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Tasmania to encourage hemp crops despite Federal Ministerial forum’s hemp oil seed ban The Tasmanian Government has released details of a plan to introduce legislation which will encourage the growth...

Lobster too expensive for Australians’ holiday menus?

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Lobster too expensive for Australians’ holiday menus? The price of Tasmanian rock lobster has skyrocketed as demand for the crustaceans from China has increased. Prices have risen to about $115 per kilogram...

Bellamy’s Organics impresses on ASX debut

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Bellamy’s Organics impresses on ASX debut Tasmanian-based Australian baby food company Bellamy’s Organic (Bellamy’s) has seen its share price soar on its debut listing on the Australian Stock Exchange...

Fruit and vegetables ‘out of reach’ for Tasmanians, university study

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Fruit and vegetables ‘out of reach’ for Tasmanians, university study The price of healthy food is unaffordable for many Tasmanian households and this is partly due to the shopping choices available...

Bellamy’s Organic public listing to fund baby food export expansion

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Bellamy’s Organic public listing to fund baby food export expansion Tasmanian-owned baby food company Bellamy’s Organic (Bellamy’s) will float its business on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)...

Greens announce food plan to help farmers bypass supermarkets

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The Australian Greens party have announced their election manifesto for an $85 million food plan, which the Greens say will help farmers bypass supermarkets and “sell direct to consumers”. The plan,...