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Perkii partners with Surf Lifesaving

Leading University of Queensland probiotic drink, PERKii, has announced a partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). The homegrown innovation has added its support to help SLSA in its mission to save lives and build better communities. “SLSA’s drive to save, create and build better Australian lives mirrors our own values of innovation, health and  […]

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Mars announcement in 1977

Mars Wrigley celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in Ballarart

This month, Mars Wrigley Australia celebrates the 40th birthday of its chocolate factory in Ballarat, Victoria. The factory produces some of Australia’s most well-loved chocolate brands such as MALTESERS®, MILKY WAY®, M&M’S®, MARS®, and PODS® with the help of more than 350 Associates. Opened in November 1979 by the Premier of Victoria and members of

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Caltex and Woolworths team up

Caltex and Woolworths launch fresh convenience offer

Caltex and Woolworths have opened the first of three co-created stores aimed at delivering fresh convenience at the service station. The 24-hour Caltex Woolworths Metro in North Ryde, NSW, is owned and operated by the fuel giant but utilises Woolworths’ expertise in convenience foods and groceries. The new store format, to be owned and operated

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San Remo wins ‘Product of Year’

San Remo wins food ‘Product of Year’ for second year running

Australian pasta brand, San Remo, has for the second-year running been named winner in the ‘2020 Product of the Year’ annual consumer awards, announced at a ceremony in Sydney last week. San Remo’s ‘Ready Pasta’ range was selected by Australian consumers as the top product in the ‘Pasta and Rice’ category. San Remo introduced the

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Founder of Dilmah – Merrill J.z Fernando

Dilmah scoops award

​Founder  of  ​Dilmah, Merrill  J.z  Fernando, accepted  the  prestigious consumer award for Product of the Year for the ​Dilmah Natural Infusions last week. ​The winning range includes three natural wellness inspired infusions. Product  of  the  Year  accepts  entries  every  year  from  products  around  the  world  that  demonstrate innovation  and  were  launched  within  the  previous  year 

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Woolworths taking on convenience retailers

Woolworths opens smallest ever store in Sydney

Woolworths is opening a cash-free ‘micro’ store in Sydney this week. The supermarket giant is trialling a convenience-style cashless shop targeted at city workers. The 50 metre square shop will have very limited stock and will focus on ready-to-go breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks, putting it squarely up against convenience retailers. The store is named

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Coles now offering free lockers

Coles offering new free airport locker service

Coles Online is now offering a Click&Collect smart locker service at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 4. Travellers can order their groceries away from home and have them delivered to a dedicated smart locker at Melbourne Airport for collection after stepping off the plane. The free service uses refrigerated lockers to keep groceries fresh, offering Coles Online

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Violet Crumble celebrates anniversary

Violet Crumble celebrates anniversary

Australian iconic chocolate brand, Violet Crumble is this month celebrating one year of production back in Australia. Having been purchased from Nestle by Adelaide-based family-owned chocolatier, Robern Menz, the bar has experienced huge growth in sales and distribution, secured a US export deal, and introduced a number of new formats to consumers including the Bag,

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