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Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off

It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.

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Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards

At the end of a tumultuous year for the beef industry, Australian producers have taken out top categories at the World Steak Challenge in London.

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Coles puts heat on Woolworths with strong sales growth

Supermarket giant Coles continues to take market share from key rival Woolworths, posting stronger quarterly sales growth than its bigger competitor.

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Tough decisions on closures to help Bega’s bottom line

The closure of a cheese factory in Victoria and a peanut business in Queensland at a cost of 450 jobs will help Bega Cheese boost its earnings.

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Chef on a mission to spread the word about native foods

Food is reconciliation on a plate for Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, who has made it her goal to share her knowledge of Australia's native ingredients.

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Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.

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Record forecast set for Australian production

Drought has not stopped forecasters from predicting record agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, with the value set to surpass $100 billion.

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Buying frenzy for Coles shares after bumper sales year

Coles shares posted their best single-day gains in more than five years after the supermarket giant announced strong sales growth and a billion-dollar profit.

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Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.

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Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.

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Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Demand for Indigenous products across the Asia-Pacific region is strong, as the founder of this chocolate manufacturing business well knows.

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Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Millennials don't have to mourn the loss of their beloved smashed avo toast, with lower production of the fruit expected to be short-lived.

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Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.

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Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

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New cohort of ‘working poor’ fronting food charities

Double-income families are among a new demographic of "working poor" Australians fronting up at food charities that are struggling to meet demand.

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Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

A backyard orchard is proving wrong the myth that remote regions are barren, sparking a mission to bring productive gardens to communities across Australia.

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Contamination fears: supermarkets pull popular products

Five supermarket chains have pulled dozens of products from their shelves, warning customers of a potential health risk.

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Watchdog unveils plan to end supermarket shrinkflation

The competition watchdog has resisted calls for powers to break up major supermarkets in a report, while calling for more transparency to tackle price-gouging.

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Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a crackdown on major supermarkets following a consumer watchdog report, but warned breaking them up would be counterproductive.

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Shoppers and treasurer try to stretch budget dollar

Checkout price pain is acknowledged by the treasurer as he prepares the federal budget with research showing grocery spend at a record high.

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Shop shelves stripped as residents sandbag for cyclone

Operators of a popular boat club nervously watching water lap at its doors are among millions of people frantically preparing for the arrival of a cyclone.

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Domino’s shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's Pizza's Australian boss has promised improved profitability after the fast food chain shuttered hundreds of under-performing stores across its network.

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Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival’s woes

Coles estimates it scored $120 million in extra sales during a 17-day strike by Woolworths workers, as it announces superior sales growth than its big rival.

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Freight routes cut, shelves bare as flood panic hits

Post-cyclone panic buying and freight problems have left empty shelves and limited options for some residents of flood-ravaged northern Western Australia.

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Bird flu case detected in Victoria’s north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

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Maker’s mark: from farm gate to the front door

Fancy some chocolate from Port Fairy, black garlic from Braidwood or nuts from Kuitpo? A new venture is bringing farmers' markets to doorsteps around Australia.

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KFC franchisee takes hit as costs eat into profit

KFC and Taco Bell franchisee Collins Foods says its underlying profit was down by nearly a quarter in the first half.

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‘Better deal’ for suppliers as supermarkets face fines

Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.

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Coles holds 17 sites with no DAs, denies land-banking

Grocery giant Coles has held one site for 16 years without building a supermarket, but the firm has rejected allegations of anti-competitive land-banking.

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Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop ‘holiday’ check outs

Supermarket giant Coles rejects punishing fresh produce suppliers who disagree on pricing, as the company is grilled at an inquiry into the sector.

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Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.