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Easy Off Bam flash-dances into new era

The iconic household brand has this week launched a marketing campaign in Australia entitled ‘Cleantertainment’ that dismisses the idea that cleaning is a chore. Starring award-winning US dancer, director and actor Daniel ‘Cloud’...

Nestlé launches ‘perfectly portioned’ range

Allen’s Jungle Stretchies and Sea Stretchies are designed to give Mum a helping hand to treat her kids responsibly, giving her confidence she won't overindulge them.  The medium-sized bags contain fun and playful...

Ocean Spray releases low-sugar cran-pomegranate drink

Ocean Spray has launched Ocean Spray Low Sugar Cran-Pomegranate Fruit Drink, after the successful introduction of its Low Sugar Fruit Drink range in 2015. The newest addition to the range, Ocean Spray Low...

McCormick & Company acquires Botanical Food Company

McCormick & Company, a global spices and condiment business, has bought Australian firm Botanical Food Company, manufacturers of Gourmet Garden packages herbs. McCormick acquired Botanical for a cash payment of about $150 million....

GWF announces new CEO

George Weston Foods Ltd (GWF), a division of Associated British Foods (ABF), this week announced the planned departure and retirement of Andrew Reeves and the appointment of internal successor Stuart Grainger to...

The Distributors look back to the future

Held May 4-6 in Brisbane, The Distributors Mid-Year Conference and Trade Show was a resounding success for The Distributors members, management team, suppliers and customers. The retailer trade show attracted more than 300...

Choice says beware of baby food

A review of more than 80 baby and toddler snacks by Choice has shown that many have excessive sugar, create false healthy impressions and contain less fruit and vegetables than labels let...

Flower retailing business struggling

New research from IBISWorld has shown a decline in the flower retailing industry amid competition from supermarkets and online retailers. IBISWorld expects industry revenue to decline by an annualised 0.7 per cent over...

Australia’s air freshener buyers’ habits

Research from Roy Morgan has shown that one in five Australians buy air fresheners or deodorisers in an average four weeks. Australians over 65 were the most likely demographic to buy the products...

The food behaviour of Australians

A new study from Ipsos, the ‘Food CHATS (Consumption, Habits, Attitudes and Trends)’ report, has shown that Australians see eating fresh and unprocessed foods and cutting back on sugar as a priority. The...

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