Australians under the age of 35 are losing their appetite for soft drinks, with those aged 35 to 49 now the most likely to consume soft drink in an average week.
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Too early to celebrate a manufacturing recovery: survey
The second Cirrus Media Industrials online poll suggests that those in the industry believe it’s too early to say that things are improving for manufacturers, despite September being the first month of growth since June 2011.
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Consumers increasingly dissatisfied with what’s on the shelf
Aldi is at the back of the pack when it comes to which supermarkets are stocking the brands consumers want, with just 29 percent of the chain's customers satisfied with what's available.
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Food brands among the country’s most trusted
Weet-Bix and Cadbury are among Australia's most trusted brands, according to a Reader's Digest survey.
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Nescafe remains leader in Aussie instant coffee market
Research released from Roy Morgan has found that despite a decline in the instant coffee market, Nescafe remains a favourite amongst Australian consumers.
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Packaging critical in reducing food waste: study
Packaging has a vital role to play in minimising food waste in the supply chain, according to new research by RMIT University.
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Snack foods slide, but chips still on top
While there has been a drop in the number of Australians buying snack foods in recent years, the humble potato chip still reigns supreme in the popularity stakes.
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Australian researchers cracking down on food allergies
A group of 20 leading researchers have joined to research and understand food allergies and intolerances in Australia
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New innovation centre for Tasmania
The University of Tasmania has announced the launch of a new Centre for Food Innovation, and says the facility will help boost the state's high quality food exports.
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New boss for CSIRO Land and Water
Internationally renowned scientist Paul Bertsch has been appointed as the new chief of CSIRO Land and Water.
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John West hits back over place on Greenpeace sustainable tuna list
John West tuna owner Simplot has responded to its negative listing on the Greenpeace canned tuna guide 2012, saying it “has been working towards improving the sustainability of John West’s products for many years.”
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Do energy drinks need warning labels? Teen’s death linked to Monster
The maker of energy drink Monster Energy are being sued by the family of a teenager who died from heart complications after consuming two cans of the product.
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Aussies confused about sustainable seafood
While most Australians will say they are environmentally aware and want to improve sustainability, new research has found it is not often a factor considered when purchasing decisions are made.
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Children seeing same number of junk food ads as before regulation
Health experts have slammed the self-regulation of the food industry, saying children are being bombarded with advertisements for junk food.
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Australia’s commercial kangaroo industry: hopping to nowhere
Australia’s commercial kangaroo industry is the world’s largest consumptive mammalian wildlife industry.
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AFGC report confirms decrease in food manufacturing
The Australian Food and Grocery Council's (AFGC) annual State of The Industry report has shown a decrease in the food manufacturing industry's output.
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Sodium levels in Australian foods increasing
Despite the increasing awareness about the health impacts of high sodium consumption, a new report has found hidden salt in Australian food has risen almost 10 per cent in three years.
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Aussies buying less private label products
In a small win for Aussie food companies, big-brand grocery item purchases have increased, while private label products have decreased.
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Allergy free milk produced by cloned cow
Allergy free milk could soon become a reality after New Zealand scientists successfully produced hypoallergenic milk by using a genetically modified cow.
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Boiling water without bubbles – that’s just our cup of tea
Imagine a specially-engineered surface that could allow liquids to boil without bubbling. This sounds counter-intuitive and, in a way, it is. But consider the following.
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