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Skills shortage could lead to food insecurity

Skills shortage could lead to food insecurity

A lack of scientists across Canada, New Zealand and Australia who specialise in plant breeding could lead to global food insecurity, according to new research.

Fruit growers hit as SPC cuts canned peaches and pears

Fruit growers hit as SPC cuts canned peaches and pears

Fruit growers hit as SPC cuts canned peaches and pears

Fruit growers hit as SPC cuts canned peaches and pears

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing consumers away from local produce, prompting Australia's biggest food processor to cut production at a Victorian cannery.

Supermarket inquiry slammed as 'missed opportunity'

Supermarket inquiry slammed as 'missed opportunity'

Supermarket inquiry slammed as 'missed opportunity'

Supermarket inquiry slammed as 'missed opportunity'

Queensland's supermarket pricing inquiry has handed down its recommendations but the opposition has slammed it as a "missed opportunity" for real action.

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Guzman y Gomez chain to serve 2nd biggest offer of 2024

Guzman y Gomez chain to serve 2nd biggest offer of 2024

Shares in Guzman y Gomez are set to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange as the company sets course to open new restaurants across the country.

Shoppers slash emissions by grabbing greener groceries

Shoppers slash emissions by grabbing greener groceries

Switching food and drink purchases can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than 70 per cent, according to new Australian research.

Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe 'snub'

Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe 'snub'

Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

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A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Hardware giant Bunning Warehouse could be included in a mandatory code of conduct aimed at major supermarkets, with concerns raised about plant suppliers.

Food delivery apps leaving out nutritional info

Food delivery apps leaving out nutritional info

Food delivery apps leaving out nutritional info

Food delivery apps leaving out nutritional info

Menu items are not being labelled with nutritional information on food delivery apps according to a study, leading to calls for updated legislation.

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more

Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank.

Australians urged to have say on supermarket probe

Australians urged to have say on supermarket probe

Australians urged to have say on supermarket probe

Australians urged to have say on supermarket probe

A probe into the supermarket sector will stop accepting submissions on Tuesday, as calls for the government to step in grow.

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Health experts push for less junk in advertising

Australia's peak medical body has called on the federal government to enact tougher laws to ban online junk food ads targeting children.

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Households struggle in face of increasing grocery costs

Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.

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Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

Coles has told a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices the reason behind higher costs is due to price increase requests by farmers and suppliers.

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Shoppers and farmers are being encouraged to have their say about supermarket prices and how competition can be increased to lower the bill at the checkout.

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.

PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options

A former federal minister will lead a review into the supermarket sector as claims intensify of price gouging by big chains during a cost-of-living crisis.

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.

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