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Gallagher Fuel Systems’ new multimedia solution

Gallagher Fuel Systems and Adverto Outdoor Media have teamed up to create Australia and New Zealand’s most powerful integrated focus pump and multimedia solution. According to Adverto Outdoor Media managing director Teyghan Stadelbauer, “This exciting innovation enables petrol retailers to stay ahead of the curve. Digital has become a ‘need to have’, not just a […]

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C&I Expo provides opportunity for new products to shine

The 2015 C&I Expo, held at Sydney Showground, Olympic Park on 4-5 March 2105, with over 140 exhibitors, the show was provided retailers and buyers with the opportunity to speak directly to suppliers and see, touch and feel new product. Exhibitors spoken to with good leads and potential orders obtained. Many products stood out with

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Koala Karma finalist in 2015 Australian Small Business Champion Awards

Koala Karma, a relaxation drink developed in Australia and sold in convenience and health outlets nationally, has achieved finalist status in the in 2015 Australian Small Business Champion Awards. The awards recognise outstanding small Australian businesses and acknowledge the role they play in shaping Australia’s economic development and culture. The program puts exceptional small business

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WCB takes big bite of Lion Dairy cheese for $138m

Lion Dairy & Drinks has agreed to sell its major cheese brands to Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (WCB) for $137.5 million. According to Lion Dairy & Drinks managing director Peter West, the company aims to invest more in its milk-based beverages, specialty cheese and yoghurt brands such as Dare iced coffee

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Fair deal for suppliers when Grocery Code of Conduct becomes law?

The Food and Grocery Industry Code of Conduct, which provides for tough restrictions on retrospective and unilateral variations to grocery supply agreements and a dispute resolution process between suppliers and supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, moved forward this week after it was tabled in Parliament. The long-awaited Food and Grocery Industry Code of Conduct is

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Frucor announces changes at the top

Frucor Beverages this week announced the appointment of Jonathan Moss as Group CEO designate, replacing Carl Bergstrom who will retire in April after 15 years service. Mr Moss will remain in his current role of CEO Frucor Australia until a suitable replacement is found. To maintain the business’s momentum and ensure a smooth transition, a

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Kellogg’s shifts breakfast from diet to wellness

The Kellogg Company revealed in mid-February that it plans to shift its breakfast cereals to meet consumer demand for foods with healthier and simpler ingredients and launch a new healthy cereal, muesli and granola line called Origins in mid-2015, following its launch of a new gluten-free Special K in the U.S. The move came after

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Nestle aims for 5% growth, strengthens China, US strategies

Despite announcing lower than expected sales increases for full-year 2014, Nestle SA net profit rose CHF 4.4 billion to CHF 14.5 billion, with the company remaining focused on its business long term and strengthening the foundations of future growth, while aiming to achieve organic growth of around 5% for 2015. Global sales for full-year 2014

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Australian classic marks 150 years

Arnott’s Biscuits: Australians love them. Millions of Australians have grown up on them. They are found in 95% of Australian households. The name Arnott’s is synonymous with Australia’s favourite biscuits including Scotch Finger, Milk Arrowroot, Iced VoVo, Monte Carlo and – all time favourite – Tim Tams. This year Arnott’s is celebrating their 150th Anniversary

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Kraft Nuts expands its product portfolio

Kraft Nuts has announced eight new products to be added to its range in the biggest product for Kraft since it introduced the original Peanut Butter in Australia over 50 years ago. The new products include Kraft Hazelnut Crunchy Spread (Australia’s first crunchy hazelnut spread), Kraft Hazelnut Smooth Spread, Kraft Cashew Nut Spread and Kraft

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Iconic Australian juice brand Nudie sold for $80 million

Nudie’s chief executive James Ajaka last week confirmed the company’s sale to Philippines-based food company Monde Nissin Corporationfor around $80 million. “Monde Nissin are a group of people that share very similar values to us and have the resources required to take our much loved Nudie to the next level both in Australia and also

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Channel diversification the key to private label led price spiral

Channel diversification into petrol and convenience stores and unique product attributes linked to strong brands are ways for suppliers to maintain profits in the downward price spiral of a private label world, said Dr David McKinna of McKinna et al Strategic Insights. Dr McKinna said that private label (PL) now offers real value, being a

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Industry sees high costs, job threats in NSW drinks deposit scheme

An alliance of industry associations are concerned over the high costs and threat to jobs of a New South Wales drinks container deposit scheme (CDS) that could impact on drink sales through convenience stores. The government invited industry players to participate in discussions over the introduction of a CDS. However, it is not known if

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