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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...
May 3, 2022

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...
May 2, 2022

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...
Mar 18, 2022

Grants awarded to three AgTech start-ups
The grants were awarded as part of the $2.2 million Victorian AgTech Entrepreneurs Initiative.
Feb 17, 2022

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...
Feb 7, 2022

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...
Jan 18, 2022

Aussie firm launches augmented reality app for beverages
The app, known as “Swigr”, is activated when shoppers scan a label with their phone.
Jan 7, 2022

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...
Dec 22, 2021

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...
Dec 20, 2021

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.
Dec 15, 2021

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.
Dec 13, 2021

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...
Sep 14, 2021

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...
Aug 30, 2021

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...
Aug 3, 2021

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...
Jan 13, 2021

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...
Jan 5, 2021

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...
Nov 12, 2020