The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has lodged its formal submission to the Federal Government’s development of a National Food Security Strategy, welcoming the Albanese Government’s commitment to safeguarding Australia’s food future. AFGC CEO Colm Maguire commended the leadership of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP, in initiating this […]| RW
Violet Crumble has given its traditional bar and cubes a “nutty twist” with the launch of Violet Crumble Peanut Butter. Featuring Violet Crumble’s “shattering” honeycomb centre, this new addition is smothered in a layer of smooth peanut butter choc. Menz CEO Phil Sims says Australians love Violet Crumble and anytime a new flavour is introduced, […]| RW
Amazon continues to invest and innovate to further expand online delivery of everyday essentials and fresh groceries through Amazon.co.uk, Amazon Fresh, and third-party partners. The company proposes closing 14 stores under the Amazon Fresh brand and converting five to the Whole Foods Market brand. “Amazon aims to make customers’ lives better and easier every day, […]| RW
Drakes Supermarkets is now the new Principal Partner of basketball team Adelaide Lightning. As part of the exclusive partnership, the retailer will feature prominently on the front of the Adelaide Lightning jersey, cementing its support as a visible symbol of long-term investment in women’s basketball in South Australia. The collaboration will also extend beyond game […]| RW
ALDI Holidays is celebrating its first birthday this October. In just one year since its launch, the online travel service has delivered an incredible $10 million in added value to over 23,000 Aussie travellers. To mark the milestone, ALDI Holidays is launching its biggest-ever offering with 40 new and returning travel deals landing throughout October, with deals […]| RW
Over the next few months, Australians will begin to see changes across CAPI’s range of flavoured sodas. As part of a considered evolution, the brand is moving to reduced sugar formulations – not sugar-free and not sweetener-heavy, but in tune with the modern Australian palate. “We’re not following a trend, we’re responding to a cultural […]| RW
Underworks has introduced Olympic triathlete Natalie Van Coevorden as its new brand ambassador. Ms Van Coevorden represented Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, competing in both the women’s triathlon and the mixed relay. A seasoned competitor on the world stage, her 14-year career also includes a Commonwealth Games bronze medal and multiple World Cup […]| RW
With October marking both National Safe Work Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, Australia’s peak workplace health and safety body has warned psychological injuries are among the fastest-growing workplace harms. Where we work, what we do, and who we work with has a huge impact on our mental health and the Australian Institute of Health […]| RW
Retailers say they are concerned the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 3.6% will supress spending during the most important retail sales period of the year. According to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association, a pre-Christmas rate cut would bolster consumer confidence and encourage much-needed discretionary spending […]| RW
Yamanto Central shopping centre has launched a new sustainability initiative aimed at eliminating a common frustrating shopping dilemma, forgetting your reusable bags.| RW
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a major campaign to help businesses prepare for upcoming food waste recycling requirements, with the first phase of the mandates coming in from July 2026.| RW
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the decision of the Senate not to adopt recently proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act seeking to federally mandate work from home entitlements for employees.| RW
Foodstuffs North Island is celebrating five years of the New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) with a $90,000 funding commitment, a three-year pledge to help the organisation keep food flowing to people and communities who need it most. | RW
The NSW government is set to introduce new laws to crackdown on the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping goods across the state.| RW
Auckland’s New World Birkenhead is trialling New Zealand’s first supermarket-based reverse vending machine (RVM), giving locals the chance to recycle single-use drink containers while raising funds for their local schools and charities.| RW
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say the Federal Government’s new penalty rates bill strips away genuine wage flexibility for workers and is built on a false premise. | RW
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