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Nominees for natural health entrepreneur awards revealed
Sinead Kavanagh, Product Manager for Naturally Good, said that the awards’ team have been delighted by the number of ent...
Horticulture Award changes now in effect
These changes to the Horticultural Award apply from the first full pay period starting on or after the day the changes t...
High commodity prices boost Aussie farmer confidence
The report reveals that 31 per cent of farmers expect agribusiness conditions to improve, down slightly on the 35 per ce...
Grants awarded to three AgTech start-ups
The grants were awarded as part of the $2.2 million Victorian AgTech Entrepreneurs Initiative.
Businesses urged to step up for Clean Up Australia Day
Business Clean Up Day is organised by Clean Up Australia for businesses to demonstrate leadership and environmental init...
Innovation and sustainability grant for SME food and beverage producers
Businesses with innovative and sustainable ideas, fewer than 50 full-time employees and turnover of less than $25 millio...
Aussie firm launches augmented reality app for beverages
The app, known as “Swigr”, is activated when shoppers scan a label with their phone.
Omicron variant hampering hospitality industry’s recovery
The industry has been plagued with cancelled reservations and staff unable to work due to positive Omicron variant cases...
Positive outlook for Aussie farmers for the year ahead
Australian farm sector confidence held strong over the latest quarter, albeit easing from the near-record levels reporte...
Aussie shoppers reluctant to go back in-store
The report also noted that one-third of men are still concerned about the health and safety risks of in-store shopping.
Circular economy concept gaining momentum in Australia
The most common benefit of the circular economy identified by business leaders was its ability to reduce costs.
Aussie food start-ups shortlisted for international competition
The finalists were chosen for their outstanding innovation in the fields of sustainable supply chains, improved resource...
Small business jobs and sales plummet on the back of lockdowns
The Index, produced in partnership with Accenture and part of the Xero Small Business Insights program, reports that ove...
Hospitality’s recovery hampered by problems with vaccination rollout
According to the the latest Deliveroo HospoVitality Index Report, only 46 per cent of hospitality businesses say they fe...
IGA franchisee taken to court over non-compliance
The move comes after FWO had earlier investigated S & L Lenz Pty Ltd over allegations of the mistreatment of a former em...
Why packaging needs to be a top priority for brands and retailers
A consumer intelligence platform Toluna, reveals that one in five shoppers rate sustainability to define their choice of...
Craft beer sales surge in spite of pandemic
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic badly affecting many businesses across various sectors, the craft beer industry is one tha...