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New country of origin labels could cause confusion in some categories such as juice because of the way they are made.

Researcher Nielsen Homescan has released figures showing a decline in cordial sales between October 2014 and October 2015.

Kellogg’s has announced it will provide greater transparency to consumers about the origin of ingredients it uses in its cereals.

Industry body AUSVEG is asking Australia’s vegetable growers to donate their excess produce to hunger relief organisation Foodbank.

The Packaging Council of Australia has given notice of an extraordinary general meeting to force a decision on its future.

Australia's consumer affairs ministers have voted on a new free-range egg information standard that will require egg producers to display stocking densities.

Woolworths is reportedly renaming more than 900 Homebrand products "Essentials" to counter customer perceptions about its quality.

China is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on products bought on overseas websites to balance the scales with local products.

A Chinese agribusiness has signed a $1 million research agreement with Flinders University to further develop marine bioproducts.

Coca-Cola South Pacific is targeting a younger audience with a campaign based on 'tackling the awkward moments of life'.

Thankyou’s Chapter One crowd-funding campaign reached its target of $1.2 million one day before its deadline.

Major egg producer and processor, Sunny Queen, has committed to an outdoor density of only 1500 hens per hectare for its free range egg farms.

The Australian beverage industry says a decision by the UK government to introduce a tax on soft drinks is a step in the wrong direction in the fight against obesity.

Fonterra has reported a rise in profit of 123 per cent for the first half despite a tough global market, but says its Australian results remain unsatisfactory.

Australian manufacturer Beechworth Honey has set up a taskforce to combat the global issue of honey adulteration.

Confectionery company Wrigley Pacific has appointed the former general manager of Mars Food France as its new general manager.