You are here:
Home / 2010 / February (Page 4)

Study shows retailers how to cut costs

By

In New York on Friday (19 February) Deloitte released the results of a benchmarking study designed to quantify store operations and general and administrative (SGA) cost-improvement opportunities in retail. The...

Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame nominations open

By

Now in its 9th year, the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame showcases the excellence that continually elevates Victoria to the next level of manufacturing. The awards include excellence in manufacturing,...

Nestle’s Wonka premium range

By

Nestle-owned candy maker Wonka is to launch its first range of premium confectionery for the US market. The Wonka Exceptionals line are “inspired” by the famous story and include; Wonka Chocolates,...

Nestle next to eye emerging-market growth

By

Nestle on Friday (19 February) became the latest of the largest food manufacturers to set out its stall for further expansion in the world’s emerging markets. The company, the world’s largest...

Australia hungers for National Food Strategy

By

The Federal Government should follow South Australia’s lead and develop a long-term plan to boost the food and grocery industry’s international competitiveness and growth, the Australian Food...

WCB appoints new CEO

By

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) today announced the appointment of David Lord as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. After 14 years with Parmalat Australia, with the last...

WCB rejects second bid from Murray Goulburn

By

Australian dairy company Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) on Friday (19th February) rejected a second bid from rival firm Murray Goulburn. The WCB Board unanimously rejected the revised bid...

Agribusiness still doing it tough

By

The latest NAB Quarterly Agribusiness Survey shows post-farmgate conditions and confidence declined in the December quarter, as weak domestic and export demand led to deteriorating trading conditions and...

AFGC angry over GM “scare campaign”

By

Claims by Choice that Australian foods containing Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients do not have to be labelled as GM are false and misleading, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Choice...

ACCC calls for comment on Cargill’s proposed Goodman Fielder acquisition

By

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a Statement of Issues on the proposed acquisition of Goodman Fielder Limited’s commercial edible fats and oils business by Cargill...