13 December 2024
Alcohol levy idea gathers momentum
It appears that the suggestion that a small levy should be added to alcohol prices has garnered some community support. Galaxy Research conducted a survey of 1000 Australians for the Government-funded publication Substance with more than half indicating they support the idea. The proceeds from the levy, suggested to be about five or ten cents by the Australian National Council on Drugs, would be used to finance further alcohol education campaigns and provide greater support services.
Frosty Boy reflects on ice cream trends in 2017 and beyond
Frosty Boy has made a number of predictions for ice cream and beverage trends in 2018 as the Queensl...
Murray Goulburn increases farmgate milk price
Murray Goulburn is now paying an additional 15 cents more per kilogram of milk solids for its 2017 f...
Food lawyer questions FSANZ Nano analysis
FoodLegal co-principal Joe Lederman has provided commentary on an ABC news story today that raise...
Compliance overhaul looms for sugar
FOOD and drink makers using sugar face a new age of compliance as a Senate inquiry into Australia’s ...
How Australians will eat this Christmas
Australians will eat Christmas dinner with an average of eight people and will be sharing the cookin...
Retail Food Group downgrades profit guidance again
The Retail Food Group has again downgraded its forecasted first half 2018 financial year profits.
Bellamy’s hit hard by new Chinese infant formula restrictions
Bellamy’s Organic has been hit hard by recent changes to infant formula imports into China with its ...
What is the FODMAP diet and how can food and drink manufacturers help cater for those following it?
The following article has been written by Kirstie Canene-Adams, PhD, Senior Scientist at Tate &...