Companies to pay penalties on E-cigarettes
The Federal Court has ordered three online e-cigarette retailers to pay penalties for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
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NZ: Sixth C-store robbery in two months
A New Zealand convenience store staff member has had to recover from a serious fright after a daylight armed robbery, the sixth convenience store robbery in the area since April. Two men wearing scarves over their faces and wielding a weapon entered the Tauranga store at 2pm and confronted the employee. Store owner Aman Deep
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Junk food packaging and its effects on the brain
This article by Bernd Weber, University of Bonn, was originally published on The Conversation as Junk food packaging hijacks the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction. The Conversation, CC BY Bernd Weber, University of Bonn Food is important for our survival, which is why all living beings have developed an urge for high energy foods, like those high in sugar
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WTO to rule on Australia’s tobacco plain packaging laws
The ABC has reported on a rumour that the Australian Government has won a dispute regarding international tobacco plain packaging. The rumoured ruling in Australia’s favour is set to give the green light to other countries to roll out similar laws. A British American Tobacco (BAT) spokesperson said the news regarding the ruling was “speculation”.
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Blast from the past: Yowie chocolates come back on the market
Much loved chocolate treat of the 90’s, the Yowie, has finally made its way back home and is now available to retailers. After a 12-year hiatus from Australian shelves, the Yowie has been relaunched along with a range of new and improved consumer benefits. Made from a new recipe, the milk chocolate is ethically sourced
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Caltex gets ACCC green light to buy Milemaker
Caltex will not be opposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in its bid to acquire a chain of Victorian service stations. The ACCC has made the decision not to oppose the proposed acquisition worth $95 million, which will result in Caltex taking control of the operation of 46 different service station sites.
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Convenience outstrips grocery growth in new State of the Industry Report
Growth in the convenience sector has statistically outstripped packaged grocery for the fifth year running, with a massive 4.5 per cent increase in overall sales value in 2016.
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Murray Goulburn to close factories
Australia’s largest milk processor Murray Goulburn is set to axe 360 jobs when it closes three of its factories. The announcement comes just days after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that the company had misled dairy farmers. The ACCC said that from June 2015 until February 2016 that Murray Goulburn misled farmers
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7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme launch new Nutella doughnut duo
Nutella and doughnut lovers can rejoice: 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme have teamed up with Nutella to bring their newest doughnut offering into stores across the country for a limited time. The collaboration offers two doughnut varieties, the Krispy Kreme classic dipped in Nutella and topped with hazelnuts the doughnut filled with Nutella and dusted with
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Caltex to pay up to $20m in underpayments
An assistance fund of $20 million will be set up by Caltex Australia for employees who have been underpaid by Caltex franchisees. Staff who were not paid their full entitlements from 2015 onwards will be able to claim back what they are owed from franchise owners of the petrol retailer. In an audit that saw
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Stock Box announces new company director
Retail expert Karim Sumar has been announced as the new director for the company Stock Box, a B2B product sampling service. Stock Box founder Craig Matthews said he was very excited to have Karim on board. “Karim’s experience speaks for itself, and we share the same passion and interest in raising the profile and importance
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Dare Iced Coffee releases new cold press
Dare Iced Coffee has added a new coffee beverage to its range; Dare Cold Pressed coffee. The new range of iced coffee is available in two strengths, latte and strong latte. Using fresh Australian milk, Arabica cold-brew coffee and a dash of raw sugar, Dare Cold Pressed is crafted using natural ingredients and nothing artificial.
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Allegations made against Australia’s largest milk processor
Australia’s largest milk processor has made misleading representations in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It was alleged that Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co. Limited (Murray Goulburn), along with former managing director Gary Helou and former chief financial officer Bradley Hingle are engaged in unconscionable conduct by
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