Amid accusations that Coles and Woolworths are intimidating food manufacturers and produce growers so much they are too scared to even speak up at a Senate Inquiry, a leading Australian wine body has publically criticised the big two.
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Most Australians think we have an alcohol problem
Almost 80 per cent of Australians think that, as a nation, we have a problem with alcohol.
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Calling time on alcohol taxation in Australia
Australia’s approach to alcohol taxation is riddled with inconsistencies.
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An outrageously tasty cider: Lucky Duck cider
Two little ducks set off one day over the hill and far away to hunt for the world’s finest Braeburn apples with the help of many friends they produced an outrageously tasty cider...
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Advertising in bottle shops encourages youth binge drinking
Point-of-sale alcohol advertising is creating a generation of binge drinkers, according to new research.
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Higher taxes needed to curb binge-drinking: health group
We’re losing the war on alcoholism and binge drinking and changing the tax system to bump up prices on stronger varieties is the only way to start to improve it, according to health groups.
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Trouble keeping your beer cold? Freeze the top
A Chinese beer maker has come up with a novel way to keep your coldie, well, cold.
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SABMiller’s plans to make Foster’s biggest brewer in Australia
Following extensive speculation about whether Coca-Cola Amatil would buy a Fijian beer and spirits business previously owned by Foster’s, it looks like the company will spend the $58 million to seal the deal.
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New alcohol board unnecessary: Brewers Association
The leading representative body for Australian manufacturing brewers has slammed a new industry group, which it says will create public confusion redirect funds away from established organisations.
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Beer, dating ads targeted at young girls on game website
The Bratz Doll website has copped criticism from health experts, who are outraged over advertisements for alcohol, energy drinks, junk food and dating services on the site targeted at young girls.
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Vandals destroy $800,00 worth of wine
Police are appealing for public assistance following the break in on the weekend where the vandals allegedly drained ten tanks of mixed wine.
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Food profits to dive under carbon tax: AFCG report
A new report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council predicts that food manufacturers face nosediving profits under the carbon tax.
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