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Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Double whammy: food prices warning over war fuel shock

Panic buying has forced some regional service stations to impose fuel restrictions as farmers warn shoppers to brace for grocery price hikes.

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

A generous donation of much-needed protein to a vital food service has been welcomed in the wake of devastating bushfires that ravaged parts of the state.

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

The cost of 30 essential grocery items will be cut drastically in 15 remote communities after the federal government expanded an outback store subsidy scheme.

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Maggie Beer group back in the black despite tough half

Maggie Beer group back in the black despite tough half

Maggie Beer Holdings has returned to profit as it continues to examine a number of unsolicited offers for its hampers business.

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security

Farmers are having to send their livestock up to four hours' drive away to be processed, as limited access to local abattoirs raises food security concerns.

Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste

Fruit, vegetables and nuts have smashed production value records amid greater export demand, but growers say they are not seeing any of the profit.

Grocery giant hits 17-month high on 'fantastic result'

Grocery giant hits 17-month high on 'fantastic result'

Woolworths has delivered better-than-expected earnings while improving customer satisfaction scores, sending its shares soaring to a 17-month high.

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Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Shares in the world's biggest pizza company have sold off sharply after a mixed earnings result, even though it swung to a profit as revenues declined.

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

A Mexican-inspired fast food startup remains optimistic about its future growth, despite weaker than expected sales prompting a brutal sell-down.

Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high

Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high

Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high

Cheese giant hails culture as Bega hits four-year high

Australian dairy giant Bega has posted a positive earnings result, buoyed by ongoing demand for its brands and operational transformation.

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians.

'Architectural marvel': $800m market to hook tourists

'Architectural marvel': $800m market to hook tourists

'Architectural marvel': $800m market to hook tourists

'Architectural marvel': $800m market to hook tourists

A decade in the making, a new harbour-side Sydney Fish Market will be a key drawcard for millions of visitors and locals.

Bee-sieged island keeping deadly mite at bay

Bee-sieged island keeping deadly mite at bay

Bee-sieged island keeping deadly mite at bay

Bee-sieged island keeping deadly mite at bay

An island that is home to a unique population of honey bees hopes biosecurity measures will protect it from a deadly parasite taking hold across Australia.

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Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Concerned about rates of chronic diseases, Indigenous communities and researchers have worked together to develop a lower sugar alternative to soft drink.

Meal kit services sued over alleged subscription traps

The competition watchdog has taken meal delivery services HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court for misleading consumers with subscriptions.

Cheapest grocery prices revealed for Christmas parties

One supermarket chain has stayed on top as the best for shoppers' bucks for the festive season, ahead of a crackdown on price gouging.

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Lower grocery bills are being promised with a price gouging ban but supermarket giants and retailers say shoppers will be the ones to bear the brunt of costs.

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Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Australians risk becoming unhealthier if food business executives call the shots on policy, as the National Food Council prepares to meet for the first time.

KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.

IGA supplier losing tobacco sales to black market

IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up 0.3 per cent from a year ago, and reported tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.

Easy solution getting more veggies on Aussies' plates

A simple in-store tweak has shown people will eat more fresh food and be healthier if prices are presented differently.

Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off

It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.

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

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

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