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Twisties Limited Edition flavours remain important of the companies activity plan
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SunRice drives FY15 retail growth with new product innovation
Strong sales and profit results driven by product innovation and brand investment at SunRice
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Consumer feedback sought on food origin labelling designs
Following a two month industry consultation process on country of origin food labelling (COOL), the Federal Government said last week that it’s now seeking consumer feedback about what they want in clearer country of origin food labelling through an online survey that will help design the Australian Government’s new labelling system. However, while manufacturers may
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Research reveals the treats Australians love
Results from the Australian Health Survey, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week demonstrate the differences in eating habits across the nation and that Australians across the nation continue to enjoy a treat. Louise Gates from the ABS says “The report tells us Australians obtain over a third (35 per cent) of their energy from discretionary
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Patties’ $1.5m hit from berries recall, but sales solid in pies, pastries
Patties Foods announced on Wednesday in an earnings update that its frozen berry recall is likely to cost its full year 2015 result $1.5 million in net profit after tax (NPAT), against a solid performance in Patties core savoury and sweet pastry business. Managing director and CEO of Patties Foods Steven Chaur said that the
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SPC invests in snack production, launches new fruit packs
SPC’s $100 million investment program sees opening of a new production line which can produce food products in a snack cup format…
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Third confectionery collapse of 2015, call for safe harbour law
A third Australian confectionery maker or wholesaler, WA-based confectionery importer Blue Thistle, has been placed into administration since January, while an insolvency expert said about one-third of liquidated businesses could be saved if the government adopted draft safe harbour recommendations made by the Productivity Commission in March. In January, Melbourne-based confectionery maker Betta Foods was
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Nationals back ombudsman for Grocery Code of Conduct as Coles, Woolworths slow to sign
The federal government’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct was debated in a Senate inquiry in May, two years after it was first proposed. Now National Party Senators have called for an ombudsman to be appointed as a Senate report urged Coles and Woolworths to immediately sign on to the Code. Queensland Nationals Senator Matt
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Campbell’s sales fall on cost cuts & repositioning, but Arnott’s performs
The Campbell Soup Company has posted a sales fall of 4% to US$1.9 billion, primarily due to negative currency impact, while on an organic basis, sales decreased 1% on lower volume, partly offset by lower promotional spending and higher selling prices. Satisfactory results were seen in the Arnott’s business in Australia and Indonesia. Denise Morrison, Campbell’s
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Coles online and own brand expansion
Woolworths’ new pricing and value strategy (see C&I WEEK issue 120, 2015-05-07) has left Coles managing director John Durkan unruffled. Mr Durkan outlined plans for the retailer to expand into new channels and services and improve its customer offer ?including a focus on from Coles Online as a source of growth ?at a Wesfarmers strategy
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Butter rebounds among grocery shoppers as margarine mellows
Butter has overtaken margarine as the spread of choice among Australian grocery shoppers, data from Roy Morgan Research shows. More than half of Grocery Buyers 14+ (51%) bought butter in an average four-week period last year (up 6% points since 2010) while less than half (49%) bought Margarine (down 9% points). The spreadable edibles are
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Uncle Tobys scores well under Health Star Rating System
Uncle Tobys latest cereal release ‘Plus Iron’ has achieved a 4+ Star rating under the Government’s new Health Star Rating (HSR) System. The HSR highlights healthy food products with a maximum rating of 5 stars. The new Plus Iron blends crispy corn and wheat flakes with vanilla puffs, cashews and nut clusters. A bowl of
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Australian success story targets convenience for growth
Cocofrio is a gourmet premium dairy-free Australian made icecream that tastes just like dairy-based icecream and is proving to be a great pull for retailers with consumers who are seeking healthy alternatives for a variety of dietary reasons. Cocofrio is made with pure organic coconut milk and sweetened with natural fruit and with organic rice
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