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Two weeks on, how are retailers absorbing card surcharges?
At Umina Beach Book Nook on the NSW Central Coast, the great Australian card-surcharge upheaval has so far produced a fairly straightforward result. “We’ve had questions about the surcharge. We have always abs...
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Tribe Breweries acquires Gold Coast craft brewer Black Hops
Operations will remain centred at the brewery's primary locations in Burleigh Heads and Biggera Waters.
Recall: Astor Chocolate Wafer Stick – 150g
The affected batches have a marking of: Best Before MEI 2027 (May 2027).
Recall: Sunlife – ‘Da Cha Gio Re’ Net Spring Roll Wrapper
The affected batches have Best-Before dates of 15/03/2029
Beauty retailers ordered to remove products from shelves
The EPA said skincare brands and retailers have a responsibility to understand the ingredients in products before supply...
Radical Foodstuffs split agenda receives little support
“It's not quite nationalising a private business, but it’s too close for comfort,” said the EMA.
If re-elected, NZ’s National Party plans to split Foodstuffs into two
The plan would turn New Zealand’s grocery duopoly into three major chains that compete with each other.
What did Woolworths see in the IGA down the road?
What one bizarre visit reveals about the serious power imbalance between independents and the majors.
Arizona accuses L’Oréal of concealing cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
The state is seeking a court order forcing L’Oréal to stop selling the products unless it warns of the cancer risk.
Abbott to pay US$384m to resolve claims over infant formula
The lawsuit followed a 2022 recall of Abbott baby formula products.
Recall: Alog’s Red Hat Kukkia Matcha Chocolate flavour
The affected batches have best-before dates up to and including 25 Feb 2027.
Recall: JC Seafood Sweet Chilli & Lime Salmon Portions – 275g
The affected batches have Best-Before dates of 18.09.26
Urgent call for action as retail crime hits NSW liquor stores
“Retailers are investing heavily in CCTV, security and staff training, but they cannot tackle this problem alone."
Ultra Violette sues manufacturer over subpar sunscreens
Test results showed that 20 sunscreens that used the base formula from the manufacturer had very low SPF.
Raids, shutdowns – India’s unprecedented food safety push
Street-food stalls, patronised by millions of Indians, are also often criticised for inadequate hygiene.
Recall: Austral Herbs – Certified Organic Premium Peppermint Leaf
The affected batches have the Best-Before dates of 02/04/2029.
