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Dairy Farmers Protein by + Prebiotics Smoothies

Dairy Farmers introduces Protein Smoothies + Prebiotics

The new drink has 30 grams of dairy protein per serve and prebiotics to support gut health. 
Tyson Foods complex

Tyson Foods CEO says company is eliminating synthetic dyes

Kennedy said that the efforts to remove additives from food were necessary to address chronic diseases in children.
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US set to phase out many synthetic food dyes

"For the last 50 years, we have been running one of the largest uncontrolled scientific experiments in the world on our ...
Choc Bites

The rise and rise of Little Treat Culture and what it means for brands

The idea behind Little Treat Culture is nothing new, in fact, it holds a number of similarities with “The Lipstick Effec...

Baby food makers fall foul of US lead standards

Products with elevated levels included organic sweet potatoes from Beech-Nut, Just Prunes from Plum Organics, and 2nd fo...
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How Costco’s new warehouse is a key move in its Australian expansion strategy

The retailer's new Ardeer store in Melbourne features 16,000 square metres of floor space and plenty of 'wow' products.
Cocobella single-serve chocolate coconut water

Cocobella’s Chocolate Coconut Water now available in single-serve format

The company said the drink has gained popularity among consumers looking for a plant-based alternative for chocolate mil...

Texas AG launches probe into Kellogg over breakfast cereal health claims

Paxton's office said the company had removed artificial food colorings in Canada and Europe but not in the United States...

Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says

"We will produce and try to sell locally," said Torii, who took over as president at the closely held consumer conglomer...
Seoul Tonic new ACV wellness drink

How she built this: Seoul Tonic

The founder of Seoul Tonic shares her unconventional path to establishing a next-generation wellness brand and writing h...
Christelle Young Using Matcha Whisk

T2 managing director talks experiential retail, innovation and what’s next

Christelle Young, managing director of T2, leads the company’s strategic growth and sustainability efforts.

Decision fatigue: How consumers are coping with the cost-of-living crisis

For many families navigating the cost-of-living crisis these small indulgences now have to be accounted for.
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How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty

Retailers are rethinking discounts, costs and tech to stay profitable in a tough economy.
Koko Black Chadstone Flagship

Koko Black opens flagship store in Chadstone

The store introduces several new elements, including an interactive macadamia station.
The Market Pavilion

Chadstone opens massive food precinct

The Market Pavilion also has everything from a fishmonger to a florist as well as fine dining spots. 
Image of funday founder daniel kitay sitting at a table wearing a branded t-shirt and holding his product

Funday founder on how retail has changed since Covid – and stayed the same

We speak with Funday founder Daniel Kitay about launching during lockdown and keeping up with changing consumer behaviou...
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Coke CEO talks most memorable campaigns and the future of AI-driven advertising

Coca-Cola is redefining personalisation at scale with AI - here’s how it’s shaping the future of marketing.
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Food market entering ‘new normal’ after five years of challenges – report

The “new normal” is characterised by altered consumer-purchasing behaviour and extensive structural change to the supply...

Trump administration tells US food companies to remove artificial dyes

California last year banned dyes from food served in school lunches, and Virginia and New York State are considering sim...
sydney beer co products

Sydney Beer Co enters administration

Richard Stone and Brett Stephen Lord from RSM Australia Partners were appointed as administrators.