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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.

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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

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

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

Households struggle in face of increasing grocery costs

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.

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Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

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

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy 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

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

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.

Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

Coles blames farmers, suppliers for higher prices

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

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

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

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

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

PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options

PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options

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.

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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.

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

Almost $130 million in federal grants to end widespread use of plastics and cut methane emissions in farming are part of a push for a less harmful economy.

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Experts sweet on labelling crackdown on sugar claims

Australian and NZ food ministers have agreed to clamp down on sugar labelling, with products high in sugars no longer able to carry 'no added sugar' claims.

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.

Coles gets green light for $105m milk plants purchase

Coles' buy out of two state-of-the-art milk processing plants in NSW and Victoria will not be blocked by the competition watchdog.

Ukraine calls for more air protection for grain exports

Hours after Ukraine was hit with the largest Russian drone attack of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has demanded more air defences for grain exports.

Award-winning cheese manufacturer could be sold

Dairy giant Saputo has indicated it may sell its award-winning cheese-making operations on remote King Island amid a strategic review.

Sneaky salt shock prompts calls for mandatory limits

There are calls to restrict the amount of salt in certain foods as the nation's intake is way above recommended levels but poor choices aren't always to blame.

Supermarkets deny milk shortages as strike continues

Coles and Woolworths have rejected reports of milk shortages as 1400 dairy processing workers continue their strike for better pay and conditions.

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