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Consumer sentiment falls

Consumer sentiment fell from 95.3 points in June to 92.2 points in July, according to the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment. Retail Council CEO Anna McPhee said another fall in consumer...

Wholesalers pressured by supermarket dominance

General line grocery wholesalers that supply supermarkets and grocery stores have faced price pressures and reduced profit as competition increases, according to IBISWorld. The general line grocery wholesalers service food retailers and foodservice...

ALDI defends tax record

In a submission to the Senate inquiry into tax avoidance, ALDI Australia revealed its profitability and defended its behaviour on tax. The submission reveals the retailer's sales growth from $3.14 billion in 2010...

Metcash appoints head of grocery

Former Coles executive Steven Cain will be Metcash CEO Supermarkets from August 1 and Mark Hewlett will take the role of Executive General Manager, New Channels, from August 12. Mr Cain brings considerable...

Capture the flavour and freshness of chef prepared meals

Simple Steps technology from Cryovac offers a smart and superior packaging solution that saves time and money while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality and consistency. Sealed Air's Cryovac food-packaging brand continues...

Government funding to further regional issues

The Government has indicated its plans to implement policy outlined in the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, including allocating $11.4 million over four years to establish an Agricultural Enforcement and Engagement Unit with...

Coles gains on Woolworths at the deli counter

Woolworths remains Australia's number one retailer for fine food delicacies, but Coles is thinly slicing off an ever-bigger share of the $4.7 billion annual Australian delicatessen market, according to Roy Morgan Research. Over...

Consumers prefer confectionery that reminds them of their childhood

According to a global survey conducted by Canadean, six out of 10 respondents find products which remind them of their childhood and simpler times appealing. Due to its indulgent nature, confectionery - a...

Retail turnover up in May

Australian retail turnover rose 0.3 per cent in May following a fall of 0.1 per cent in April, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures. In monthly...

Heart Foundation to watch over Health Star Rating

The federal Government has awarded the National Heart Foundation a key role in monitoring the implementation of the new Health Star Rating system. The Heart Foundation will be responsible for monitoring the uptake...

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