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Wilmar’s sweet alternative making waves in beverage industry

Sugar and alcohol are two key ingredients for many beverages produced in Australia, and ingredient specialist Wilmar Sugar Australia (Wilmar) is one of the major players in the market. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 10, 2021, 8:56 amMarch 10, 2021

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Australia’s most sustainable seafood 2021

Held annually, the Sustainable Seafood Awards focus on encouraging fisheries, suppliers and their retailers to be sustainable and protect the future of seafood. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 9, 2021, 8:44 amMarch 15, 2021

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Cadbury’s Freddo disappearing to save endangered frogs

Cadbury has announced a temporary rebranding of the iconic Freddo frog found on its packaging. This change is aimed to raise awareness for endangered frogs with Cadbury stating that there are at least 30 species of endangered frogs in Australia and New Zealand alone. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 4, 2021, 9:55 amMarch 4, 2021

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Crazy Domain: Small businesses benefitted from COVID-19

The annual report titled The Online State of Australia’s Small Businesses 2021 found that while small Australian food and beverage businesses were the most the disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, they also were most likely to adapt and benefit. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 2, 2021, 8:43 amMarch 19, 2021

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ABARES Outlook 2021: Agriculture conference to commence this week

The ABARES Outlook 2021 will be held as a virtual conference for the first time beginning from the 2 to the 5 of March. With over 1200 delegates registered, the conference will focus on navigating the challenges and opportunities for Australia’s growing agriculture sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 1, 2021, 9:33 amMarch 1, 2021

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The bountiful harvest at our doorstep

Food and beverage manufacturers, whether they are an SME or multinational, are always looking for new ideas, new recipes – the next big thing in terms of trends within the industry. Every part of the world has its own speciality that is associated with its region – the spices of the Indian subcontinent, the processed meats of northern Europe, the chilli sauces of central and South America, and the rice-based dishes of southeast Asia are just a few. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 1, 2021, 9:03 amMarch 30, 2021

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Surge in Chinese milk consumption and imports, but not from Australia

Consumption of liquid milk within China has been increasing rapidly since 2020 with growing imports from New Zealand and EU. Australia’s import volumes, however, have remained flat despite increased demand.

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Shanna WongFebruary 26, 2021, 8:21 amMarch 19, 2021

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Food Park set to open doors to Asia

A major food producing state in Australia is on the hunt for large-scale tenants to anchor a premium food hub and take its products to the world.
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Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2016, 10:44 amJanuary 29, 2016

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FSANZ detects ‘potentially concerning’ amounts of phthalates in food from packaging

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has found worrying levels of plastic softeners in samples of popular foods.
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Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2016, 3:22 pmJanuary 20, 2016

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Australian share markets hit by Chinese need for baby formula

Shares in some of Australia’s most-popular infant formula brands have been caught up in the market woes about the health of China’s economy.
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Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2016, 9:08 amJanuary 20, 2016

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NZ government objects to Australia’s new country of origin food labels

New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries has said it is concerned about the cost for the nation’s food producers to comply with Australia’s new proposed country of origin labelling laws.
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Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2016, 12:27 pmJanuary 19, 2016

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Supply and demand: How Australia could solve China’s baby formula problem

Economic experts at Deakin University are highlighting the images of angry parents unable to buy baby formula for their children as a need to better regulate the impact of trading practices in Australia.
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Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2016, 12:59 pmJanuary 18, 2016

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Arnott’s takes a bite out of possible Tim Tam super-stores

Whilst participating in a price war with supermarket giant Coles, Arnott’s has been seeking to promote its top Tim Tam product with a foray into building a standalone store.
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Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2016, 3:23 pmJanuary 15, 2016

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Consultation for Country of origin food labelling to close soon

Consumers are being urged to have their say on the Government’s proposed Country of Origin Labelling reforms before the consultation period closes on 29th January.
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Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2016, 11:25 amJanuary 15, 2016

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Asian consumers angry at Woolworths for blocking baby formula orders

Woolworths has been accused of racially profiling customers after Woolworths cancelled three online baby formula orders and suspending their accounts.
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Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2016, 9:08 amJanuary 15, 2016

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Billboard calls for Assistant Treasurer to end the free-range uncertainty

A consumer-funded billboard has been unveiled in the Victorian electorate of Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer by CHOICE, calling for the delivery of standards amongst free-range eggs to meet consumers’ expectations.
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Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2016, 4:00 pmJanuary 14, 2016

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Kathmandu founder bids for ownership of Tasmanian diary company

Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron is preparing a bid to buy Australia’s largest dairy farm in an attempt to stop overseas buyers taking control.
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Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2016, 1:57 pmJanuary 14, 2016

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Prosecco corks keep popping in Australia

Australians are increasingly turning to sparkling wine, as statistics from Wine Intelligence indicate a spike in popularity for Prosecco throughout the past few years.
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Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2016, 11:25 amJanuary 12, 2016

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Australian consumers debate the switch to free range eggs

New research from Canstar Blue has shown that there is a major difference in the egg-purchasing preferences across Australia as consumers decide between free range or cheaper, caged eggs.
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Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2016, 10:08 amJanuary 8, 2016

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First Cut Pure Australian Beef launched to hungry Chinese market

Australian beef is now available online for purchase for the first time in China as consumers there seek fresh, safe and 100 per cent traceable beef.
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Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2016, 11:59 amJanuary 7, 2016

Australia

Wilmar’s sweet alternative making waves in beverage industry

Australia’s most sustainable seafood 2021

Cadbury’s Freddo disappearing to save endangered frogs

Crazy Domain: Small businesses benefitted from COVID-19

ABARES Outlook 2021: Agriculture conference to commence this week

The bountiful harvest at our doorstep

Surge in Chinese milk consumption and imports, but not from Australia

Food Park set to open doors to Asia

FSANZ detects ‘potentially concerning’ amounts of phthalates in food from packaging

Australian share markets hit by Chinese need for baby formula

NZ government objects to Australia’s new country of origin food labels

Supply and demand: How Australia could solve China’s baby formula problem

Arnott’s takes a bite out of possible Tim Tam super-stores

Consultation for Country of origin food labelling to close soon

Asian consumers angry at Woolworths for blocking baby formula orders

Billboard calls for Assistant Treasurer to end the free-range uncertainty

Kathmandu founder bids for ownership of Tasmanian diary company

Prosecco corks keep popping in Australia

Australian consumers debate the switch to free range eggs

First Cut Pure Australian Beef launched to hungry Chinese market

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