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“Voters have sent a message”: What the election means for the FMCG industry
The incoming Labor Government looks set to drive a much more progressive agenda than its Coalition predecessor.
Businesses join forces in campaign to turn up the heat on climate action
The campaign, called This Is Not Normal, is centred around an open letter urging politicians to take the science behind ...
Woolworths enters nine-year renewable energy deal
Woolworths represents 1 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption and this shift to green energy in SA is in li...
Big W launches toy recycling program through its entire network
Around 26.8 million toys are discarded in Australia every year, the majority placed in normal rubbish as they are not ke...
P&G faces shortage of recycled plastic in race to meet sustainability goals
Global supply chain issues are making obtaining environmentally sound packaging materials more difficult.
$24m investment into recycling to help retailers hit sustainability targets
ARA boss Paul Zahra said the scheme will provide retailers with more options to recycle, and will go a long way to help ...
Coles confuses customers with new reusable plastic promotion
The business recently pledged to cut single-use plastic out of its giveaways and shelves.
Foodstuffs to remove single-use produce bags
Customers will see a range of trial products hitting the shop floor as part of the move including multi-use bags, nylon ...
Japanese companies go high-tech in the battle against food waste
Food waste in Japan adds up to more than 6 million tonnes a year, costing the economy US$19 billion.
Little evidence coffee companies’ sustainability efforts have impact
Most coffee farmers operate at a loss and are unable to produce sustainably, a major report says.
IGA poll shows Aussies plan to buy local this Christmas
Half of the Aussie grocery shoppers who participated in an IGA poll say they plan to buy local this Christmas, supportin...
Tax relief, job creation and asset write-off: How does the budget stack up for FMCG?
The 2020-21 budget outlined a monster deficit of $213.7 billion this year, and touts $17.8 billion in tax relief for cas...
The Reject Shop makes lowest price guarantee to entice budgeting Aussies
With Australia entering its first recession in decades due to the unprecedented economic impact of the Covid-19 virus, d...
Lockdown: What Australian retailers can learn from other financial crises
the health pandemic has upended Australia’s retail landscape, but I would argue that many of these changes have been on ...
Permanent support for JobSeeker needed for sustainable recovery, says ARA
Permanent support for JobSeeker or a similar scheme is needed in order for Australia to have a sustainable recovery, say...
Asahi commits to NSW recycling plant
Japanese drinks manufacturer Asahi Beverages will construct a $45 million recycling facility in NSW via a partnership wi...
ACCC clears supermarkets to continue cooperation in Covid-19 response
Australian supermarkets have been cleared to continue to collaborate on the supply of food and groceries to consumers du...
Why FMCG companies should explore China opportunities as Covid impact fades
Chinese people are getting back to work, shopping, eating out and trying to get back to “normal” after the Covid-19 lock...
Gig economy failing workers, says report
The platforms, such as Uber, Deliveroo and AirTasker, have been under the scrutiny of a Victorian government-commissione...
L’Oréal calls for more industry innovation to combat climate change
Environmental experts speak on ethical labor, sustainability and consumer behaviour.
