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Cadbury to sell Australia Beverages

Wednesday 17 December 2008

Cadbury, the British maker of confectionery, on Tuesday put its Australia Beverages drinks division up for sale, and gave an upbeat fourth-quarter trading update despite challenging conditions.


Government going green gives groceries grief

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has warned that the federal government’s plans to cut greenhouse emissions by between 5% and 15% by 2020 has the potential to compromise the domestic and international competiveness of Australia’s food industry.


Lychees make the leap

Wednesday 17 December 2008

After years of quarantive negotiations, fresh lychees from Australia have been exported to NZ for the first time.


Australian children consume low levels of food colours

Monday 15 December 2008

Australian children are consuming low levels of food colours, according to a survey of added colours in foods released by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.


Dioxins in Irish pork

Monday 15 December 2008

Since being notified by the Irish Government that dioxins had been detected in pork, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has worked closely with Australian Customs Service and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service who have confirmed that fresh pig meat, bacon or ham from Ireland


What's the buzz on the honey season?

Thursday 11 December 2008

One of Australia’s major honey producers, Leabrook Farms, is predicting an outstanding season as a result of rising demand and stronger supplies following good flowering conditions around the nation.


Goodbye Kitty, says Champion

Wednesday 03 December 2008

Canadian pet-food producer, Champion Petfoods, has pulled out of the Australian market after findings were released that showed health issues found in cats that ate its cat food may have been caused by Australia’s irradiation process.


Making it easier to eat the whole grain

Wednesday 07 May 2008

Country Ladle has launched the first soup containing the goodness of wholegrains in Australia.


Gourmet soups and risottos

Thursday 30 August 2007

Mrs Crocket’s new range of gourmet soups and risottos can be seen On The Shelf in supermarkets now. Details on ingredients, packaging and other information given.


Ramped-up ready meals

Monday 04 September 2006


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