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International event: SIAL China 2016 more international than ever

The SIAL China 2016 exhibition will feature nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 67 countries and an expected 66,000 visitors. To be held on May 5-7 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, SIAL China...

One in seven cigarettes consumed last year was illicit

The latest report by KPMG estimating the size and value of the illegal tobacco trade in Australia found that 14 per cent of total tobacco consumption in 2015 was illegal. KPMG estimates that...

Survey reveals progress on sugar consumption levels

Data from the ‘National health survey: added sugars’ study, released by the ABS, reinforces the need for stronger consumer education and industry innovation and reformulation, according to the Australian Food & Grocery...

Health Star Rating system: healthier choices made easy

Health Star Ratings, assessing positive and risk nutrients in food, now appear on more than 3,000 packaged food products in Australian supermarkets. The system allows shoppers to quickly compare the general nutritional profile...

NORA appoints new GM

Australia’s leading body for new retail, National Online Retailers Association (NORA), has appointed Corinne Franks to fill the new role of General Manager as it continues to expand its network and members. Ms...

Moderate growth in retail sales anticipated

Australian retail sales continue to grow just below trend at a moderate 3.8 per cent for the March quarter of 2016, with easing to 3.3 per cent predicted for the June quarter,...

International news: Walmart reports progress on sustainable-chemistry policy

Walmart has released a report detailing progress the US-based multinational retailer says it is making on implementing its ‘policy on sustainable chemistry in consumables’. The company’s ‘Global Responsibility Report’, which outlines the retailer’s...

Rebrand for Woolworths Liquor Group

Woolworths Liquor Group is changing its corporate name to Endeavour Drinks Group, which it says better reflects the company’s transition to drinks retailing. Company brands Dan Murphy’s, BWS, The Wine Quarter, Pinnacle Drinks and...

Woolworths opens two new stores in Sydney

Crows Nest and Mascot, in Sydney’s north and south, respectively, are home to two of Woolworths’ newest stores. The 3,200sqm Mascot store, which opened officially on Wednesday, is the result of a $6.2...

Taxing times for liquor

What would a switch to a flat volumetric tax mean for the alcohol industry? In its 2016-17 pre-budget submission, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education proposed that the federal Government reform the...

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