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Sectors - Food & Drink
Qantas holds the pork on Dubai-bound flights
Since partnering with Middle Eastern airline Emirates, Qantas has removed all pork products from its in-flight menu on Europe-bound routes
Toast Party! Marmite is Back on the Shelves
Sanitarium, the makers of Marmite, are urging people to "go ahead - dig in" to the new supply of breakfast spread
India to Import Lamb from Australia
A trade deal struck between India and Australia will allow for small quantities of frozen and chilled Australian lamb to be initially served at high-end Indian hotels and restaurants
No Horsemeat in Australia's Beef Products, Assures DAFF
Australia's imported meat products undergo "strict certification and government endorsement" to verify that what's in the product is what's detailed on the packaging
Woolworths Lends Support to Fruit Farmers Affected by Floods
Shortages of bananas and citrus are expected as the floods cause transport delays, but one Aussie supermarket vows to support local farmers through and through
McDonald's Becomes 'Macca's' Down Under for Australia Day
The Golden Arches get an Australian makeover in recognition of the nation's founding anniversary
Best of 2012, #1: In-N-Out Debuts in Sydney
Readers went bananas when In-N-Out popped up for a brief visit in Sydney, making this the #1 story thanks to so much action across our social media channels
What to Expect at Taste of Melbourne 2012
Foodies unite at Melbourne's Albert Park from November 15-18 for the Taste of Melbourne festival
Is agricultural inflation or 'agflation' inevitable?
Food prices are forecast to reach record highs next year with skyrocketing agricultural commodity prices causing the world to re-enter a period of 'agflation', agricultural banking co-operative Rabobank Australia said yesterday
Heineken poised for Tiger takeover
The Dutch brewer Heineken is now one step closer to a $4.6 billion deal that would see it take over the remaining shares in Asia Pacific Breweries that it does not already own
Super trawler banned from fishing in Australian waters by Federal Government
A super trawler will be banned from fishing in Australian waters for at least two years after federal government legislation passed the lower house
Australia Post Connects Consumers with Local Farmers
A new program called Farmhouse Direct will allow consumers to virtually meet Australian farmers, check out their operations, and buy produce straight from via an online farmer's market
Queensland takes the Gold with XXXX
Queensland's Brisbane-based beer, XXXX Gold, has been honoured with the title of Australia's Most Popular Beer
Order Up, Oz
Pizza businesses across Australia are offering more digital purchasing channels to top off this favourite boxed meal
Beef Australia Leads the Global Herd
Beef Australia brings the international cattle community together every three years in Central Queensland
The Year of the Sizzle
Sure, the Year of the Pig won't ascend upon us until 2019 - but that's not stopping us from shining the spotlight on our favourite meal accompaniment
Hold the Eggs - Coles Recalls Chocolate Easter Candy
The recall concerns batch numbers M011, M012, M013, M014 and M016
In-N-Out debuts in Sydney
A pop-up version of the American burger joint sets up shop in Kings Cross
Food for a Healthier Australia
One woman's quest to bring quality nutrition to the breakfast table, one bowl at a time.
China's Bright Food Moves In On Manassen Foods
Chinese-owned Bright Food Group is forging forward with a 75 per cent acquisition of Australia's Manassen Foods for a hefty A$400 million
Coca-Cola Amatil Profits Fizz for First Half of Year
Profits are fizzing out for the first half of the year for soft drink manufacturer and supplier Coca-Cola Amatil, who posted a 27.8 per cent drop in net profit to $153.6 million
Business Innovators: Zehnder Gluten Free
Zehnder Gluten Free's innovations have led to high-quality, food safe products with an emphasis on longer shelf life, reduced energy costs and shorter baking times
Fine Dining in Sydney
Yoshii, Buon Ricordo and glass brasserie are among the best restaurant options in Sydney for Japanese, Italian and Australian fare
Business Celebs: Luke Mangan
Chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan has the recipe for success--He's grown a solitary restaurant into a global brand comprised of restaurants, cookbooks and beyond
Veuve Clicquot: Inspiring Australian Women
The Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award celebrates powerful, creative, trail-blazing women who have made a difference in the business community
SABMiller, Modelo, Asahi Battling for Foster's
Foster's Group rejected a $9.5 billion takeover bid from London-based SABMiller, amid rumours of better offers
5 Easter Weekend Vacation Spots
Vacation Close to Home at These 5 Holiday Getaway Spots
Coca Cola Amatil Secures Sweet Contract with Jim Beam
Building upon the success of their existing relationship, soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola Amatil has extended a contract with Beam Global to drive growth and market share in Australia.
Coca Cola Amatil Shares Rise on Reports of 11% Jump in Profits
Coca-Cola Amatil, the Australian arm of Coca Cola, said Wednesday that its net profits after tax of $497.3 million for the 12 months to the end of December, representing an 11 percent rise from the beverage company’s $449 million...
Constellation Wines Gets a Sweet Deal—and New Name—With CHAMP Takeover
When you go to reach for your favorite bottle of wine from Hardys, Houghton, Banrock Station, Berri, Stanley or Omni, you should find that the flavors you enjoy is still the same. However, those brands have changed hands and have a new owner now.
Foster's Demonstrates Effective PR Strategy during Queensland Floods
Many Australian businesses were judged on how they responded to Australia’s most expensive natural disaster in the nation’s history—last week’s floods in Brisbane and throughout Queensland. While some businesses demonstrated an epic fail, others have stepped up to the...
Top 15 Healthy Holiday Tips to Have You Feeling Light and Fit
US-based National Foundation for Cancer Research is encouraging you to enjoy the season’s meals without the guilt this year. Together with the foundation, Chef Charles Phillips of Nashville's 1808 Grille is offering holiday tips that will have you feeling great despite the smorgasbord of food and libations.
Spotlight On: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Not sure where to check into for Christmas dinner tomorrow? How about the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney? Located at 199 George Street in the Rocks district, this vibrant and elegant hotel overlooks the Sydney Harbour and is a...
Kirin Cuts Net Profit Outlook by 71%, Related to Nat Foods Subsidiary
Tokyo-based beverage company Kirin Holdings is decreasing its net profit outlook by 71.4 percent from the original forecast for the year ending December 31.
Krispy Kreme Donuts Live to See Another Day in Australia
It’s been just over a month since donut franchise Krispy Kreme went into voluntary administration, but now pastry lovers Down Under can rejoice. The company has come out of voluntary administration, after closing 24 of 59 stores and laying...
Jamie Oliver Bringing the Fight against Fat to Queensland
British chef and media relations extraordinaire Jamie Oliver is bringing his fight against fat to Australia. After introducing his Ministry of Food program to the United States and the United Kingdom, he is now committed to spreading the word about teaching healthy food techniques to obese Australians.
Krispy Kreme Running Low on Dough in Health-Conscious Australia
It appears that Australians are not eating enough donuts, prompting Krispy Kreme Australia to go into voluntary administration Friday. Due to sales declines, expensive rents, high distribution costs, and a health-conscious population across the donut franchise’s 50 Australian locations,...
Wholesaler's Eggs Not All They're Cracked Up To Be
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is not cracking up over an egg company who allegedly sold their products under the pretense that they were free-range, when in fact they were plain, old eggs.
Wine offer leaves bad taste for Foster's
Foster’s has rejected an unsolicited, $2.7 billion offer for its Treasury Wine Estates division. The indicative, non-binding proposal involves a cash consideration of between $2.3 billion and $2.7 billion for 100 percent of the assets from a private equity...
VB pokes fun at "superficial society" in new campaign
This weekend, Victoria Bitter (VB) will unveil its first television commercial from its latest marketing campaign entitled “Real.” The new campaign has been developed by Droga5, and will feature a number of executions including two television commercials, outdoor, print...
Retail Food Group posts 10.6 percent profit increase
Retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) reported a 10.6 percent increase in full year net profit after tax (NPAT) to $26 million, up from $23.5 million in FY09. The company’s final dividend was stated...
Foster's rebrands wine business
Australian beverage maker Foster’s Group Limited announced that Treasury Wine Estates will be the new face of its global wine business as it prepares for the demerger of its wine and beer businesses.
WAMMCO International: Providing prime lamb for the world
WAMMCO International is the trading name of the producer owned and controlled Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-operative Limited. One of Australia’s largest exporters of lamb, WAMMCO specialises in the production and export of premium quality chilled and frozen lamb products.
