Coles has become the first major Australian supermarket to launch a certified own brand carbon neutral beef product, which will reach shelves in Victoria this week and be rolled out nationally over the next 12 months. Read more
Sustainable Seafood Award winners make a splash
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have announced the winners of the sixth Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia. Read more
Coles launches its own brand of compostable coffee pods
Coles has become the first major Australian retailer to launch its own home compostable coffee capsules, which have been released as part of its Coles Urban Coffee Culture brand. Read more
Coles’ “As Seen On” aisle displays items trending on TikTok
As Coles joins the TikTok revolution, a new aisle section – “As Seen On” – has launched in stores in honour of the most downloaded app in 2021. Read more
An additional $60 million will drive recycled plastic packaging
The federal government has announced $60 million in additional funding to boost the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and accelerate the uptake of recycled content in plastic packaging and products. Read more
Coles commends Australian businesses for sustainability in 2021 Coles Supplier Awards
Coles has recognised 15 Australian businesses that are leading the way in areas of sustainability, community, and health innovation as part of the 2021 Coles Supplier Awards. Read more
Muscle Nation wins Coles Product Launch of the Year Award 2021
Muscle Nation, an Australian online retail health brand, has been named the winner of the Coles Product Launch of the Year Award 2021. This follows an impressive debut in July 2021, when it launched across over 830 stores nationwide and sold out within weeks. Read more
Jobs Victoria links supermarket food suppliers with job seekers
Jobs Victoria is working with major supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, as well as wholesaler Metcash, to link job seekers with food suppliers and reduce critical workforce shortages. Read more
Coles wins two awards in Annual Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation awards
Coles has taken out two awards in the Annual Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) awards. The Annual APCO awards recognise organisations from a range of industry sectors and their ongoing dedication to sustainable packaging.
Coles partners with SecondBite to combat food insecurity
Coles Liquor is supporting food rescue charity SecondBite to help provide a little festive cheer to Aussies doing it tough this Christmas, collecting customer donations at more than 900 stores across Australia from November 22 to December 12.
Tasmanian made and grown products promoted at Coles
Coles has embarked on a landmark partnership with the Tasmanian government to use the official Brand Tasmania trademark to promote locally made products at Coles supermarkets, state-wide. Read more
Australian food industry joins the fight against food waste
Australia’s biggest food industry participants – including founding signatories Simplot Australia, Woolworths and Coles – are collaborating under the new Australian Food Pact, which is tackling the country’s $36.6 billion food waste challenge. Read more
Cadbury and Sara Lee launch new Chocolate Fudge Cake
Sara Lee has partnered with Cadbury to introduce Australian families to Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Fudge Cake. Read more
Coles ranked number one retailer in Australia for sustainability
Coles has officially been ranked number one food retailer in Australia for sustainability – and second across the globe – in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark overnight.
St Remio launches organic coffee pods for Aldi Expressi machines
St Remio, an Australian coffee brand, has launched its first sustainably sourced organic product range, which fits in the Aldi Expressi coffee machine. Read more
The Boomerang Alliance praises Coles for ending plastic collectibles
Coles recently announced that it will no longer give out free plastic collectible toys to customers, in a welcome recognition of their impact on long term pollution and consumer concerns. The Boomerang Alliance praised Coles’ decision to end its plastic collectibles venture. Read more
SecondBite Winter Appeal launched at Coles
Coles has launched its annual appeal for food rescue organisation, SecondBite, allowing customers to purchase $2 donation cards and help support Australians who have been hit hardest by COVID-19. Read more
Coles lowers meal prices for Autumn and Winter
Coles has lowered the price of over 200 products as part of its Autumn and Winter Value campaigns, helping to lower the cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner for Australian households. Read more
New Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bars launching at Coles
Muscle Nation, one of Australia’s fastest-growing online activewear and supplement brands, have successfully landed a deal with Coles to stock an exclusive Custard filled Protein Bar from Wednesday 13 July. Read more
Coco Pops Gluten Free cereal launches at Coles across Australia
Kellogg’s Australia have launched a new gluten free cereal – Coco Pops Gluten Free cereal. Read more