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FollowHundreds of tariffs to go from July 1 in biggest reform in decades
The Albanese government will abolish almost 500 so-called “nuisance” import tariffs from July 1.
Items set to become tariff-free include toothbrushes, hand tools, fridges, dishwashers, clothing, and menstru...
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Woolworths flags $1.57 billion write-down in first half
The supermarket chain forecasts EBIT of its New Zealand unit to plummet 42 per cent year over year.
‘Widespread’ presence of plastics in food, US study concludes
Gerber and McDonald's said they follow regulatory requirements, and require rigorous testing for chemicals in packaging.
Why more FMCG brands are switching to minimalist package designs
The stripped-down packaging you’ll often see is reminiscent of the minimalist art that flourished in the 1960s.
China ready to welcome likely return of Aussie wine as ties improve
News that punitive tariffs on Australian wine introduced by China in 2021 would be reviewed as part of a push to improve...
Top trending cuisines for Aussie consumers
Aussies love local food but Chinese rates highest among meat eaters, according to new research from YouGov. The survey s...
How farmers are bearing the brunt of supermarkets’ carbon cuts
Several leading fast-food chains are starting to take note. McDonald’s, for example, has announced plans to achieve net ...
US snack maker mulls tweaking portions as weight-loss drugs alter appetites
Adoption of weight-loss drugs could force food companies to reconsider their revenue and profit forecasts, and change re...
‘Huge gap’ in major supermarkets’ food labelling online
According to the researchers, these missing food label components, typically mandatory for physical products, pose poten...
Australia seeks separate dialogue on China wine dispute
China was Australia's top wine export market before Covid, peaking at $770 million for the 12 months to January 2020 whe...
Refilled’s vending machines encourage users to bring their own bottles
To date, Refilled has raised $600,000 through angel investors and Melt Ventures, an impact VC Fund.
Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to kids
As caffeine content in energy drinks has climbed over the years, some countries and retailers have banned the products w...
Woolworths reaps $1.6 billion profit, despite consumers cutting back
CEO Brad Banducci said the year marked a “return to relative stability” after several years of material Covid-related di...
Protein ball pioneer Bounce Foods collapses under heavy debt
Founded in 2004 by Bondi husband-and-wife duo Andrew and Paula Hannagan, Bounce Foods was among the first Australian com...
Endeavour shares hit record low as Vic poker machine regulations land
Shares of Endeavour, spun off from grocer Woolworths in 2021, were down 10 per cent by midsession on Monday.
PepsiCo has no plans to change portfolio after WHO aspartame warning
The ingredient is one of the world's most widely used artificial sweeteners, found in products ranging from Coca-Cola's ...