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Greens’ pitch to force grocery divestments slammed by retailers
The Bill would give Australian courts and competition regulators the power to smash the supermarket duopoly.
Reckitt’s Mead Johnson hit with US$60m verdict in Enfamil baby formula case
The $60 million verdict includes compensation for plaintiff Jasmine Watson's loss and grief, and for the pain and suffer...
The new TikTok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing
Food for thought, the rising price of groceries could be honed in with transparency across the entire supply chain.
Online alcohol retailer Liquorkart stops taking orders amid probe
Sydney site calls time after massive volume of complaints lodged over delivery failures.
RECALL: Moringafi Green Juice
The affected product has an expiry date of 25/06/25 and has been available for sale online.
US lab finds cancer-causing chemical in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments
Estee Lauder said Clinique uses benzoyl peroxide in one product, which "is safe for use as intended."
What is ‘greenhushing’ – and why is it on the rise in corporations?
"A lot of companies are hesitant, including us, to talk about any of our sustainability work."
J&J talc trial ends with a hung jury
The company stopped selling talc-based baby powder in favor of cornstarch-based products, citing an increase in lawsuits...
RECALL: Bio Living International Gluten Freedom products
Bio Living International has issued a recall for several of its Gluten Freedom products due to the presence of plastic.
NZ auditor-general calls for tighter food safety importation monitoring
The auditor-general said more improvements are needed to respond to changing food trends and risks.
Palm oil buyers are switching to cheaper rival oils: here’s why
Palm oil imports by India fell to their lowest in three months at 787,000 ton in January as soyoil purchases rose 24 per...
Retail NZ backs facial recognition trial, despite privacy concerns
The technology faces backlash due to privacy concerns.
Whistleblower tool aims to ‘out’ supermarket misconduct
Grocery Commission wants to hear if major supermarkets abuse their market power.
Palm oil supplier to Nestle, Kellogg’s, linked to Amazon deforestation
Palm oil can be found in consumer products from shampoo to chocolate bars.
RECALL: Peter’s Ice Cream Connoisseur Plant-Based Hazelnut Chocolate 1L
The recall is due to the presence of milk, which may cause an adverse reaction for consumers with a milk allergy or into...
Petstock surprise prompts ACCC chief to call for ‘urgent’ merger law reform
“Without effective merger control, we are all likely to face higher prices, lower quality, less innovation, less choice ...
Sara Lee’s Australian and NZ businesses saved by private acquisition
The sale will see the brand continue and help secure the jobs of more than 200 workers.
Is this the end of Australia’s supermarket duopoly?
Coles and Woolworths are facing scrutiny from the media, government and consumers for alleged profiteering and price gou...
Vegan F&B brands may not be as independent as you think
While the switch to eating vegan food may seem empowering, it places an unrealistic pressure upon consumers to drive the...
ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition
The ACCC will examine competition in the supermarket sector and how it has evolved since the last inquiry in 2008.