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Ingham’s extends Woolworths poultry supply contract

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Ingham’s has extended its poultry supply contract with Woolworths until mid-2021. The contract extension will see Ingham’s maintain its role as Woolworths’ majority poultry supplier for Australia. Chief...

Costa and SA government invest in mushrooms

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Fresh produce producer Costa has announced a $60 million expansion for its mushroom production facility in Monarto, South Australia. The expansion will be supported by the South Australian state government...

Valium recalled after evidence of package tampering found

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Roche produced 5 mg Valium tablets have been recalled after evidence of package tampering was discovered. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued the recall alert after blister sheets that were...

New name and leadership for Quick Service Restaurant Holdings

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Quick Service Restaurant Holdings, the owner of Red Rooster and Oporto, has changed its business name and appointed three new independents to its Board of Directors. The business was renamed Craveable...

App for testing whether fruit is ripe developed

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An Israeli start-up has developed an app which takes all the guess work out of deciding whether a piece of fruit is ripe or not. Created by Aclar Tech, the ‘AclaroMeter’ uses an app and sensor to analyse...

‘Fresh Food Pharmacy’ offers alternative way of managing diabetes

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A ‘pharmacy’ specialising in fresh foods has officially opened in the United States. Located in the small town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the pharmacy has been opened by a local health care provider...

Bundaberg Rum Distillery named World’s Best Retail Experience

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The Bundaberg Rum Distillery has been named the World’s Best Retail experience at the Drinks International Distillery Challenge Awards. The distillery has also been awarded the World’s Best Educational...

Australians warned about winter food poisoning

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A food safety warning has been issued telling Australians to be cautious of food poisoning when cooking winter foods like soups and stews. Chair of the Food Safety Council, Rachelle Williams, said although...

New Wesfarmers MD to be paid $3m less than current MD

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Wesfarmers new Managing Director, Rob Scott, will be paid far less than current Managing Director, Richard Goyder. Wesfarmers is the parent company of Coles supermarket. Scott, who takes on the MD role...

Weather hits Select Harvest almonds

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Select Harvest has produced less almonds than expected for its 2017 season with the weather to blame. The crop is still however the second largest crop the company has produced. After receiving 98 per...