The Chairman of Australia’s competition watchdog has come out swinging over competition in local markets including the food industry.
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Kraft to buy remaining stake in Moroccan biscuit company
Global food giant Kraft has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake in Moroccan biscuit manufacturer Biscuiterie Industrielle du Moghreb (BIMO).
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Man killed at Perth packaging factory
A man was killed at a packaging factory in Perth when he got caught in a robotoc pallet loader.
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Dick Smith only wanted controversy: News Ltd
News Limited has offered its perspective on debate over its decision not to include marketing material from Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith in its papers.
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Supermarkets are killing farmers: Katter’s address to Parliament
Controversial Queensland MP Bob Katter has slammed the actions of Australia’s largest supermarkets, saying the market share between the big two is unsustainable and killing farmers.
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The destruction of Sydney’s prime foodbowl
If Prime Minister Julia Gillard wants Australia to be the Asian foodbowl, the government had best start ensuring we actually have enough agricultural land to do so.
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Finding a unique path for Australia’s manufacturing future
As the manufacturing landscape shifts in response to new economic and social pressures, Australia is looking for an answer to the question: What does the future look like for Australian manufacturing?
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Gov releases manufacturing taskforce report
The Government has released its Manufacturing Taskforce report, which has a five point policy designed to get the manufacturing industry moving again.
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Govt needs to stop Coles and Woolworths dominance: lobby group
The representative body for smaller grocery retailers in Australia are again calling on fairer competition in the sector, releasing a report outlining the consequences if regulators and governments don’t step in.
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Migration bill will hurt us: produce industry
Australia’s largest representative body for the produce industry has slammed a draft migration bill, saying it shows the federal government will unnecessarily target the industry.
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Breakfast cereal alliance to improve industry and consumer health
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has formed an alliance of Australian breakfast cereal manufacturers to develop health and nutrition changes for the industry.
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Kerry closing Melbourne ingredient factory
Ingredient maker Kerry is closing its manufacturing plant in Melbourne, leaving up to 100 employees out of work.
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Little World Brewers boosts sales by 26pc
Little World Beverages (LWB), the boutique beer company recently acquired by Lion, has delivered a 26 per cent growth in profits, an achievement which is sure to impress its new owner.
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Nestlé Indian factory expansion to create 250 jobs
International food giant Nestlé is making some changes to its businesses in India and the US.
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Can Coles and Woollies change public perception of private label impacts?
Despite apprehension about the impact of supermarket private labels and forecasts showing they will dominate shelves in the next five years, Woolworths has attempted to calm the market by releasing information on its range on its website.
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UK dairy farmers continue blockades to overturn price cuts
Despite three milk processors ending plans to cut the farm-gate price for milk, farmers in the UK have pledged to continue blockades of processing depots until all price cuts are rescinded.
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Coles doesn’t respond to 73 000+ consumers concerned about milk price wars
A concerned consumer’s post on Coles’ Facebook page about the impact of its price cuts on farmers has gained more than 73 000 “likes” over three days, but the supermarket giant is yet to respond, despite constant declarations that customers and farmers are its main priorities.
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Katter criticises National Food Plan, Coles returns fire
Bob Katter’s criticism of the National Food Plan (NFP) has been slammed by Coles, but many of his suggestions would drastically improve the current food industry if they were implemented.
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UK dairy farmers protest price cuts
Dairy farmers in the UK who are facing similar price cut impacts as Australian farmers have vowed to continue protesting about the returns they receive.
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Outback QLD land to be irrigated to meet ‘foodbowl’ demand
The Queensland Government has announced plans to irrigate fertile land by using two untamed rivers out of the Gulf of Carpentaria, as plans to become Asia’s foodbowl take shape.
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