The humiliating defeat of Anna Bligh and her Queensland Labor party by the Liberal National Party could have big impacts for coal seam gas producers who want to explore on farming land.
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Supermarket price wars will only get worse
We know food companies are too scared to criticise Coles and Woolworths at the Senate Inquiry into the anti-competitive practices by the major supermarkets.
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UK bakery fighting “fat tax”
The “fat tax” imposed on foods high in saturated fat is being fought by the biggest bakery chain in Britain, who say taxing the sausage rolls and pasties it bakes in store is unfair.
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Duncan Hines recalls two cake mixes over undeclared allergens
Two variations of cupcake mixes have been recalled over undeclared allergens in the product.
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Worker loses finger, food manufacturer fined $60 000
Food manufacturer Healthy Snacks Australia has been fined $60 000 after an employee had a finger partially severed by a machine.
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Fear campaign damaging Supermarket Senate Inquiry
The bullying behaviours and fear campaigns used by the major supermarkets to wield complete power over suppliers is still getting in the way of the Senate Inquiry into the issue.
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AFGC finalises draft legislation calling for Supermarket Ombudsman
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced it is finalising the draft submission for a Supermarket Ombudsman to be a key part of the next Financial Budget.
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Mariner wants 20% stake in Capalino Honey
Following its purchase of over 12 per cent of Capalino Honey shares last week, Mariner Corporation now has its sights set on having a 20 per cent stake in the company.
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SPC Ardmona changing strategies to stay afloat
In response to the difficulties Australian food manufacturers face, including the supermarket price wars and the high Australian dollar, SPC Ardmona is embracing new packaging technology to reduce costs.
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Eucalyptus oil distributor fined over false ‘Made in Australia’ claims
The consumer watchdog has found the distributor of Double D eucalyptus oil falsely labelled its product as ‘Made in Australia,’ and have ordered they pay a $6 600 fine.
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Mariner sells Farm Pride and Peanut Butter Company shares
Mariner Corporation has announced it has sold its stake in Farm Pride Foods Limited.
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Steggles defends “free to roam” claims still on products
Steggles chickens are still being advertised as “free to roam” despite the consumer watchdog labelling such claims by the company as misleading and deceptive last year.
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Q&A with Gordon Slater, Byron Bay Cookie Company chairman
Gordon Slater, chairman of local manufacturer Byron Bay Cookie Company, speaks to Manufacturers' Monthly about the company's transition from hand-made to machine production, and the important role exporting plays in its future growth plans.
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Mariner buys stake in Capilano honey
Mariner Corporation Limited has purchased a 12.65 per cent stake of Australian honey producer Capilano.
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