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Vege eaters save water, new research figures on agriculture water usage

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AUSVEG, the national peak industry body representing vegetable growers, is encouraging Australians to celebrate National Water Week this week by eating more fresh vegetables, based on scientific research...

Large Vegetable producer hits the wall in Tasmania

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An announcement that Premium Fresh – one of Tasmania’s largest vegetable growing operations – has entered into voluntary administration has sent shockwaves through the Australian horticultural...

Frozen foods growing in popularity in UK and Australia

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Frozen foods continue to grow in popularity in the UK and Australia. The British Frozen Food Federation values the industry at just under 5.4 billion pounds, with a growth of 6.1% year on year. The British...

South Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman to chase non-compliant food retailers

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South Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a new compliance campaign taking aim at food businesses. The new focus will be on bakeries, poultry and smallgoods retailers, butchers, greengrocers...

Heart Foundation gives the National Food Plan its tick of approval

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The National Heart Foundation of Australia has reacted to the Australian Government’s green paper for the National Food Plan. The green paper outlines the Government’s intention to develop a national...

Food imports surge into Australia with imported fruit and vegetables near top

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According to the ‘Composition of Trade, Australia 2011 statistics, released by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade last week, Australian food imports increased by 4.9% in 2010-11.  Over the...

FSANZ considers Code changes on irradiation of vegetables and phytosterol cheese

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Australian government agency Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed two new applications to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. One application is to allow irradiation...

US study shows popcorn polyphenol levels are higher than fruit and vegetables

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Researchers from the University of Scranton, in the United States, say that popcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables. The university’s...

Price sensitivity doesn’t extend to Australian snack food taste selection, survey finds

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A national independent consumer survey released today has revealed the raging price war on grocery staples is unlikely to extend to the snack food market. The majority of consumers surveyed indicated they...

Coles begins new “price cut” campaign on “fresh” fruit and vegetables

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Coles supermarkets have launched a new marketing campaign around Australia promoting low prices for domestic fresh fruit and vegetables. The Coles campaign takes advantage of a current glut in fresh produce...