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A wonky take on Australia’s big food waste problem

As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.

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Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Hardware giant Bunning Warehouse could be included in a mandatory code of conduct aimed at major supermarkets, with concerns raised about plant suppliers.

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Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

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Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn’t cost more

Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank.

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Screening research boosts disease resistance for crops

A gene-screening platform that can identify diseases within crops is set to boost agricultural productivity and security, the CSIRO says.

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Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.

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Banana farmers seek retail support after flooding, rain

A veteran farmer has implored consumers to back the banana industry at retail shelves with mass rainfall in far north Queensland hindering supply and quality.

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Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.

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PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options

A former federal minister will lead a review into the supermarket sector as claims intensify of price gouging by big chains during a cost-of-living crisis.

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Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.

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Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.

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Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.

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Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.

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Ukraine calls for more air protection for grain exports

Hours after Ukraine was hit with the largest Russian drone attack of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has demanded more air defences for grain exports.

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Food delivery firm let poorly trained riders on streets

A food delivery service operating in four cities has been fined for not properly training hundreds of riders, leading to a warning for other app-based firms.

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Air Fryers: A Savvy Solution to Rising Energy Costs

By utilising rapid air technology, these innovative appliances are cooking up healthy, delicious meals while cutting down on power usage.

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‘Dairy free’ company sued over fatal allergic reaction

An Australian company that provided "dairy free" ingredients is being sued over a UK woman's death from eating coconut yoghurt that contained milk protein.

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Fruit and vegetable grower Costa confirms takeover bid

Shareholders of Costa Group could receive a healthy financial boost after the fruit and vegetable grower confirmed it received an unsolicited takeover offer.

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Restaurants to feed regional towns as online sites boom

Thousands more hungry Australians in regional towns will be able to access food deliveries as part of a new push in the industry.

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An expert’s guide to drinking beer for people who don’t do well with gluten

If you're gluten-sensitive, this could be your passport to a world where you don't have to choose between your love for beer and your dietary restrictions.

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Woolworths says food inflation ‘frustratingly elevated’

The Woolworths Group says shelf prices rose 5.8 per cent in the third quarter, although that was lower than price increases in the previous quarter.

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Federal Court Dropout: Kanye’s burger case thrown out

The US rapper formerly known as Kanye West has had a lawsuit against a Melbourne burger restaurant named after his 2004 album The College Dropout thrown out.

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Premier acts on Torres Strait cost-of-living summit

A Torres Strait Islands cost-of-living summit looking at how to ease soaring basic food prices, particularly on outer islands, will be held on March 20.

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Woolworths registers profit jump but warns of slow down

CEO Brad Banducci attributes improved Woolworths profit gains to strong seasonal trading and lower COVID-related costs.

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Fresh push to ban junk food ads on Vic public transport

The Victorian government has been urged to place a ban on junk food and drink advertisements across the state public transport network.

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Shoppers urged to swoop on glut of premature pineapples

Pineapple farmers are struggling to keep up with a prematurely ripened crop and fear millions of tonnes of Australian fruit will be left to rot in fields.

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Millions of hot cross buns hit shelves

The Christmas leftovers might still be in the fridge but the hot cross buns have just made a return to Coles supermarkets, months before Easter.

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Probe identifies spinach contaminant

A weed believed to be responsible for causing almost 200 Australians to become sick has been identified as thornapple.

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Greens ‘still safe’ after spinach recall

A peak industry body is urging Australians to keep supporting vegetable growers in the wake of a recall of spinach, which it says was from a single farm.

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Coles peels back frozen potato chip sales

Coles has imposed a purchase limit on frozen potato chips due to a national supply shortage.

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The chips are down for pubs this summer

The cost of a humble pub meal could be on the way up due to a nationwide potato shortage caused by poor weather and supply chain issues.