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FollowAustralians warned of ‘sticker shock’ as dairy exports fall, imports grow
Australia is facing a decline in dairy exports and an increase in imports amid reduced domestic milk output and declining export competitiveness.
RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey (pictured a...
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Coffee trading platform Greensquare launches crowdfunding campaign
“As global coffee demand continues to rise, it’s crucial we optimise every step of the supply chain,” says Caleb Holstei...
How food export bans, from India to Argentina, risk fuelling inflation
India is one of at least 19 countries that have introduced food export restrictions since the war in Ukraine sent prices...
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might affect the global wheat market
Australian wheat exports will see an increase in demand if the Black Sea exports are unavailable.
Rabobank sounds warning of food price inflation
The spread of the Covid Omicron variant has greatly affected the local and global food market, which presents challenges...
Beef prices rise as global supply gets ‘very tight’ – Rabobank
Regional and local factors are putting pressure on beef prices globally, says Rabobank research.
Australian olive oil brand Squeaky Gate expands into vinegars
Squeaky Gate Growers has launched a range of locally produced vinegars.
Artisanal turn: the rise of cold brew and nitro coffees
Coffee has been the saving glory for many during the long months in lockdown and has served as the ultimate survival met...
Nespresso, UNSW find new uses for recycled aluminium-based food packaging
Capsule-coffee brand Nespresso and researchers from the UNSW Smart Centre have discovered new ways to use aluminium recy...
Woolworths commits to use 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025
Woolworths is the latest business in Australia to commit to power all of its operations through renewable energy by 2025...
Nestle uses insect proteins in pet food in environmental move
Nestle's Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects, as it tests more environmentally sustainable protei...
The revival of home cooking
Pre Covid-19, shoppers were driven by key macro trends including convenience and ethical consumption, but now consumers ...
Simplot Australia caught mislabelling imported fish as local product
Simplot Australia has agreed to change its packaging after an ACCC probe caught the company labelling imported fish as '...
Why FMCG brands will expand via AR and digital platforms next year
How L'Oreal and HiSmile tap Gen Z and Millennial consumers via Snapchat.