Uncle Tobys latest cereal release ‘Plus Iron’ has achieved a 4+ Star rating under the Government’s new Health Star Rating (HSR) System. The HSR highlights healthy food products with a maximum rating of 5 stars. The new Plus Iron blends crispy corn and wheat flakes with vanilla puffs, cashews and nut clusters. A bowl of […]
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Cocofrio is a gourmet premium dairy-free Australian made icecream that tastes just like dairy-based icecream and is proving to be a great pull for retailers with consumers who are seeking healthy alternatives for a variety of dietary reasons. Cocofrio is made with pure organic coconut milk and sweetened with natural fruit and with organic rice
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Kellogg Company has announced a first quarter 2015 reported net sales decrease of 5.0% to $3.6 billion, primarily due to the effect of currency translation, however Pringles posted solid sales, Snacks improved, and better trends were seen in Cereals, which makes up about 25% of worldwide sales. Currency-neutral comparable net sales decreased by 0.3% over
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Women who enjoy keeping fit, having fun and leading an active lifestyle are being targeted by Kimberly-Clark’s U by Kotex?brand with the recent launched of U by Kotex Sport Ultrathins. In an Australian first, the new product is designed specifically to protect women during sport. The Sport Ultrathin pads feature a super-absorbent ‘Flexfit’ core that
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Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing have recently launched Naturally Nood, a cheeky new range of wholefood fruit and nut snack bars targeted at consumers looking for healthier snacking options. Naturally Nood bars are now available in the health food aisles of major supermarkets, and at petrol and convenience stores. Naturally Nood bars are made from dates
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Coles Supermarkets has been slapped with $2.5 million in penalties by the Federal Court over its 2014 promotion of par bake bread as being freshly baked in-store and baked today. But independent groups Master Grocers Australia and the Baking Association of Australia described the fine as “nothing” to Coles and a “drop in the ocean”.
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Today Patties Food announced negative HAV test results on berries show no systemic quality failure and that microbiological and viral testing conducted by Patties Foods proves negative for HAV & E.coli. However, Nanna’s brand Mixed Berries 1kg products remain out of the market until further notice while Patties Foods evaluates alternative sources of supply. Other
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Announcing a ‘sound overal trading result’ for the 24 weeks ended 28 February 2015, Associated British Foods (ABF) noted a disappointing period for George Weston Foods in Australia. The combination of competitive price pressure and retailers featuring bread in their drive for lower prices with heavy price promotion activity has reduced bread margins. In response
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Coles announce intention to lower grocery prices in order to boost transaction volume and increase competition edge over rivals.
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The latest ABS Retail Trade figures reveal a rebound in retail sales, seasonally adjusted, with Australian retail turnover rising 0.7% in February following a rise of 0.5% in January 2015, while food retailing rose 1.2%. In current prices, the trend estimate for Australian retail turnover rose 0.3% in February 2015 following a 0.3% rise in
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Simply 7 Snacks offer all-natural, wholesome chips that provide a one-of-a-kind snacking experience for the health-conscious consumer. Based in America, Simply 7 is now available to Australian consumers at a range of stores including selected Woolworths, Coles, Target, health food stores and independent grocers. Convenience retailers can order via Metcash or contact Kadac, the Australian
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Thankyou this week launched its new individual 45 gram bar range, which will be sold in 7-Eleven Australia stores nationally. The new range includes two gluten-free bars and comes in four delicious flavours: Cranberry & Coconut Bar with Cashews & Dark Choc; Superseed Bar with Chia & Flaxseed; Fruit & Nut Bar (gluten free), and
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The new Health Star Rating, front of pack food labelling system to rate the healthiness of foods has received a major boost after Kellogg Australia announced that it will implement the voluntary Health Star Ratings on its full cereal range across Australia and New Zealand from June 2015. The move by Kellogg’s comes one month
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