"We'd had enough of dealing with the big commercial retailers," says Cameron Rayner, the orchard owner Len’s son. "We decided to stop doing it because it wasn't worth it for the returns and the prices we were getting. Now we've got a $150,000 sorting and
AUSTRALIA - During March, Australian mutton slaughter continued to slow, easing by 14 per cent compared to the same period last year, with 829,563 sheep processed during the month according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
UK - Over recent months, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has met with many major UK retailers to highlight the current and future concerns of the Welsh dairy sector following the sustained downturn in dairy commodity prices.
Work is complete on a new mozzarella plant at Fonterra’s Clandeboye site in New Zealand, doubling production and creating enough mozzarella to top more than 300 million pizzas a year.
The NSW Food Authority is urging food manufacturers to be aware of their responsibility when it comes to managing the growing increase of food allergies.
JimJam Foods has recalled Salsa Izolotot from independent stores, delicatessens and fruit shops in VIC due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten).
Our list reaches the final three with Australia, a growing wine import market thriving on the back of a favourable exchange rate and growing industrial clout
Australias oldest family vineyard, Yalumba, has launched a new marketing boost which will see it partner with three independent wine merchants to offer consumers the chance to attend pop up food event
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey last night handed down the government’s 2015 – 2016 budget with some surprise shocks, losses and minor wins for the food industry.
JBS has acquired the global operations of Australia’s Primo Smallgoods Group for $1.25 billion. JBS Australia acquired the group in an all-cash deal that is still subject to approval from local regulators.
KPMG is pitching a billion dollar dairy cooperative and milk powder factory to the Chinese investors for the Tasmanian Midlands at the Tas Invest forum being held in Tasmania, Australia.
Nestlé Australia has unveiled the final stage of a three-year project to expand the production capabilities of its Smithtown factory on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Troy Grant has released a response to the five-year statutory review into the Liquor Act and the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act.
Just days after cutting the price of a loaf of Homebrand white bread to just 85c, Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced the latest products in its campaign to reduce the cost of living for Australian families by slashing prices on more con
