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Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards

Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards

At the end of a tumultuous year for the beef industry, Australian producers have taken out top categories at the World Steak Challenge in London.

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

With more families needing emergency food relief for longer, charities and politicians are combining to push a bold tax plan to cut farm waste.

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Supermarket giant Coles continues to take market share from key rival Woolworths, posting stronger quarterly sales growth than its bigger competitor.

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Tough decisions on closures to help Bega's bottom line

Tough decisions on closures to help Bega's bottom line

The closure of a cheese factory in Victoria and a peanut business in Queensland at a cost of 450 jobs will help Bega Cheese boost its earnings.

Penfolds owner's return to China not going as planned

Penfolds owner's return to China not going as planned

Treasury Wine Estates had high hopes for the Chinese market after Beijing dropped crushing tariffs on Australian imports.

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.

Record forecast set for Australian production

Record forecast set for Australian production

Drought has not stopped forecasters from predicting record agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, with the value set to surpass $100 billion.

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Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Coles shares posted their best single-day gains in more than five years after the supermarket giant announced strong sales growth and a billion-dollar profit.

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Australians in aged care homes deserve delicious food, and a food icon is on a mission to make it happen.

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

With Australian business insolvencies at historically high levels, fintechs are looking to settle the problem of the nation's $115 billion in unpaid invoices.

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Demand for Indigenous products across the Asia-Pacific region is strong, as the founder of this chocolate manufacturing business well knows.

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Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Millennials don't have to mourn the loss of their beloved smashed avo toast, with lower production of the fruit expected to be short-lived.

AI to help stock our pantries ... and feed astronauts

Space scientists are developing AI models to help food last beyond expiry dates but it's up to regulators to decide if they'll allow it.

KFC owner's profit slumps but revenue soars

Challenges to KFC's expansion in Europe and a class action over unpaid wage entitlements have taken a large chunk out of Collins Foods' profits.

Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.

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Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

The rights holder to a popular fantasy books and films franchise has launched a new bid to to block an Australian vegan burger chain from trademarking its name.

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Coles has recorded a 3.7 per cent sales boost over the most recent quarter, revealing prices have started to drop but US tariffs remain front of mind.

Healthy, wealthy and wise to food sustainability

Consumers conscious of nutrition are more likely to limit food waste even than those driven by sustainability concerns, experts say.

New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

Double-income families are among a new demographic of "working poor" Australians fronting up at food charities that are struggling to meet demand.

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

A backyard orchard is proving wrong the myth that remote regions are barren, sparking a mission to bring productive gardens to communities across Australia.

Contamination fears: supermarkets pull popular products

Five supermarket chains have pulled dozens of products from their shelves, warning customers of a potential health risk.

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