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Australian beef exports under pressure, local prices to rise
A rising AUD and falling supply could price Aussie beef out of its major export markets this year, according to IbisWorld.
Business

Australian beef exports under pressure, local prices to rise
A rising AUD and falling supply could price Aussie beef out of its major export markets th...
Mar 3, 2021

David Jones to rethink Food business following South African review
The new look Food business will shutter some stores, and expand others.
Mar 2, 2021

Daigou freeze hits Bubs Australia sales to China
CEO Kristy Carr said external forces brought on by Covid-19 led to “extensive channel disr...
Mar 1, 2021

ACCC to clamp down on infant formula advertising
Watchdog concerned manufacturers are finding ways to work around prior agreements.
Mar 1, 2021

Why Indigenous groups are calling for Woolworths’ RAP to be revoked
The retailer is a leader in Indigenous employment, but has been criticised for not respect...
Mar 1, 2021

Five fab e-commerce tips to ramp up your digital shopping offer
David McLean, Hubbed founder and CEO, shares his top five e-commerce tips for FMCG brands ...
Feb 26, 2021
Technology

Countdown deploys micro-fulfilment tech to speed up online order packing
The unit sorts and moves products directly to its team of 200 personal shoppers in Countdo...

Kiwi smart-trolley startup Imagr to expand offshore
Demand for its autonomous checkout system has soared since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
Feb 2, 2021

L’Oreal hair-care solution uses 80 per cent less water
New hair-care solution to be rolled out globally this year.
Jan 13, 2021
Supply Chain

The missing link in the Australian food industry’s value chains
We need a new, enhanced approach that focuses more on value than on cost.

Woolies injects $184m into Queensland supply chain with new DC
The centre will service more than 260 Queensland and northern New South Wales stores and l...
Feb 18, 2021

Packaging firm Pact makes NZ acquisition to further circular efforts
The business’ goal is to reach the capacity to recycle more than 60,000 tonnes by 2025.
Feb 15, 2021
Channels

The Friendly Grocer beats rivals in supermarket satisfaction poll
The supermarket chain came out on top with a 100 per cent recommendation score.

Australian faux meat startup Meet wins listing in 820 Coles stores
One in three Australians are flexitarians, mixing plant-based meals with meat ones.
Mar 1, 2021

Why Indigenous groups are calling for Woolworths’ RAP to be revoked
The retailer is a leader in Indigenous employment, but has been criticised for not respect...
Mar 1, 2021