This month, Foodmach celebrates its 50th year of trading – and what a journey it’s been.
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How the F&B sector can address the issue of plastic pollution
The global food system, according to a recent IPCC report into climate change, is responsible for between 21 and 37 per cent of the world’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions – not a small burden
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ACCC slams Woolies for ‘unconscionable conduct’ towards suppliers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths Limited, alleging the supermarket giant engaged in unconscionable conduct in dealings with a large number of its supermarket suppliers, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
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IGA Romeo’s Food Hall opens in Martin Place
IGA Romeo’s Food Hall at the MLC Centre will today open its doors to customers, providing a shopping option in the heart of Sydney’s business district.
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Its Tim Tams at 10 paces: Round 1 goes to Arnotts
According to a number of media reports, Coles has lost Round 1 in its Mexican standoff with Campbell Arnott's, with the supermarket giant accepting price rises on dozens of products after the biscuit maker held its much-loved Tims Tams hostage.
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Health fragmentation driving growth for food brands
The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage markets and opening the doors of opportunity for start-ups and small brands.
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When climate change hits our food supply, city foodbowls could come to the rescue
Australians may need to get used to coping with more disruptions to their food supply and rising food prices in a warming climate.
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Foodland announces major SA expansion
Foodland Supermarkets will build 22 new stores across South Australia and develop a major new warehouse/distribution centre as part of a five year $200 million expansion program.
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Most Aussies want free roaming hens according to Choice
Consumer advocacy group Choice has released its latest research highlighting consumers’ desire for a strong and meaningful free-range egg standard in Australia that would recognise the need for hens to regularly go outside, have room to move inside and outside, and for farmers to undertake animal welfare practices.
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Is milk good for me, or should I ditch it?
Decades of public health messages have encouraged us to drink milk to strengthen our bones and reduce the risk of fractures as we age.
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Costco driving change in Australia’s FMCG sector
Collectively, Australia’s supermarket and grocery stores and fuel retailing industries will generate an estimated $ AUD 125.1 billion in 2015-16.
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Frosty Boy Australia releases recipe book
Frosty Boy Australia has released a do-it-yourself recipe book, giving retailers a great new option to expand their beverage menu.
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Supermarkets still squeezing suppliers in agreements, says ACCC chairman
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s chairman has criticised major supermarket chains over their implementation of the voluntary grocery industry code of conduct.
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ACCC working to ensure a successful Food and Grocery Code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has reassured the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) that it will do what it can to ensure the Council’s Code of Conduct succeeds.
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ALDI begins Western Australia management hiring drive
ALDI Australia is commencing recruitment for almost 400 new positions across Western Australia, as it prepares for statewide expansion in 2016.
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Federal ministers give a cluck about egg rip-off
Consumer advocacy group Choice has welcomed today’s start of consultations on free-range egg labelling as the next step in ending the ‘free-range’ rip off.
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Woolworths commits to eliminate food waste
Woolworths has announced they will commit to eliminate food waste that is sent to landfill by 2020, and will begin a new partnership with Australia’s leading local food rescue organisation, OzHarvest.
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ACCC concerned over implementation of Food and Grocery code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating reports about the approach supermarket retailers are taking to implement the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (Code).
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All out of fresh ideas: how supermarket giants send mixed messages about food
Fast food giant McDonald’s has been under a cloud in recent years as its US customers turn to alternatives. In this “Fast food reinvented” series we explore what the food sector is doing to keep customers hooked and sales rising.
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Coles gives farmers cash to innovate
Three Australian farming families will invest in innovation and help to replace food imports into Australia after being announced as the first-ever recipients of Coles’ $50 million Nurture Fund.
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