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Confusion reigns over clean labeling

The latest consumer research from Canadean reveals a lack of consensus over what ‘clean’ really means to consumers. Canadean Senior Consumer Insight Analyst Melanie Felgate says the term ‘clean label’ resonates differently among consumers...

Australian Made Campaign Patron appointed

Australian Made Campaign Chairman Glenn Cooper has appointed Robert Gerard as the first Patron of the not-for-profit public company. Mr Gerard was appointed in the presence of senior business leaders from around the...

Event: Gluten-free expo returns to Brisbane

The Gluten Free Food Expo will be back at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for its 11th year on May 14-15. The two-day event is promoted as an annual celebration of 60...

Inaugural SpendingPulse report shows rise in retail sales

The first SpendingPulse report from MasterCard Advisors – the professional services arm of MasterCard Worldwide – showed a 3.2 per cent increase year on year in total retail sales in Australia during...

Retailers welcome card payment surcharge laws

New laws passed by the Senate on Monday ensure customers are charged only according to the true amount of a merchant’s costs in accepting payment. National Retail Association CEO Trevor Evans said the...

International news: easyJet founder trials super budget grocery outlet

The founder of British low-cost airline easyJet, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, opened his first ‘easyFoodstore’ low-cost supermarket in north-west London earlier this month, attracting huge crowds with its ‘25p (48¢) per item’ offer. EasyFoodstore sells...

Wesfarmers: strong half-year results and senior management changes

Wesfarmers Limited has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $1,393 million for the half-year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of 1.2 per cent on the previous corresponding period. Managing Director...

Woolworths Ltd appoints Brad Banducci as CEO

The appointment is effective immediately and Mr Banducci will continue to act in his current role as Managing Director of Woolworths Food Group, pending a new appointment. Chairman Gordon Cairns says Woolworths undertook...

Suppliers and the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct

Is your grocery-supply agreement compliant? Last year was a big one for grocery suppliers. Following years of consultation with major food retailers and the Australian Food & Grocery Council, the federal Government formally...

Bright year ahead for innovative companies

We look at the trends that will shape the fresh-produce and broader food industries in Australia in 2016. Broadly speaking, the national retail space will continue to remain ultra-competitive on pricing, but for fresh...

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