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Regulatory

Recall: Bellevue Orchard’s Pink Lady & Granny Smith Apple Juice
The recall is due to the presence of microbial (mould).

Recall: Bellevue Orchard’s Pink Lady & Granny Smith Apple Juice

Bellevue Orchard has recalled its Summer Snow juice lineup: Pink Lady one-litre and Granny Smith two-litre Apple Juice, due to microbial (mould) contamination resulting from unsuccessful pasteurisation. The...
NZ regulator eyes ‘problematic’ supermarket supplier fees 
Chemist Warehouse staff underpayments could cost company millions
ComCom to consider T&G Fresh takeover bid
Lactalis slapped with ACCC fine over ‘fresh’ milk claims

Regulatory Archives

Coles

ACCC blocks new Coles location in WA amid competition concerns

It found there to be a “real prospect” that it would lead to the exit of an independent competitor in the area. 
Recall

Recall: Wu Xian Zhai Soybean Snacks in three flavours

Consumers who have an egg allergy or intolerance are advised not to consume this product.
The company's logo is seen at a Nestle plant

Nestlé says infant formula recall has impacted customer loyalty

"When you have unrest from parents, they will not … come back. We know that," the company's head of nutrition said.

Cancer Council leads new lobby opposing ‘junk food’ promotions

Proposed measures cover online platforms, social media, gaming, sports sponsorships, retail settings and other environme...
Coles, Woolworths

World-first price gouging laws set sights on Coles, Woolworths

There won’t be any fixed threshold for what is an excessive price, the ACCC said.
Woolworths basket

Analysis: What impact will the price-gouging laws have on supermarkets?

The new law does put Coles and Woolworths on notice that their pricing practices are being watched.
eggs on kitchen table

Doreen Eggs caught making false free-range claims 

The business has admitted to selling eggs labelled as ‘free range’ despite the hens not having access to an outdoor rang...
7-Eleven

7-Eleven taken to task over franchisee store takeovers

The actions of 7-Eleven have provoked a swathe of negative social media responses, including calls to boycott the conven...
Recall

The Good Vitamin Co NZ recalls kid’s gummies over allergy concerns

The recall was announced in a post on the company's Instagram after consulting with Medsafe.
Greek-yogurt maker Chobani is shown for sale in a grocery store in San Diego, California.

Chobani faces lawsuit from Dannon parent over protein claims

Danone said Chobani inflates protein claims on labels on multiple-serving tubs of Chobani 20g Protein.
Woolworth Kids Sunscreen

Woolworths faces ACCC review of kids’ sunscreen complaint

The Australian Sunscreen Council has raised a question about what makes the children's version suitable for them.

Recall: ASO United – Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On

The product has been available for sale in Asian grocers and independent retail stores in Victoria.
Shopping cart

Beverage industry prepares for mandatory health star ratings

First introduced in 2014, HSRs are an on-package label which rates the nutritional profile of the product on a scale on ...
Recall

Recall: Nestlé Australia Allen’s Inside Out – 130g

The product has been available for sale nationwide in Coles, Woolworths, and independent retailers.
The logo and ticker for Campbell Soup Co. are displayed on a screen

Campbell’s faces lawsuit alleging SpaghettiOs infested with worms

There "appeared to be worms or parasites actively moving within the food," the complaint said.