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Work has started on a new Western Australian warehouse facility for food relief agency Foodbank to help it provide food resources to the State's community sector.

Ever tapped the top of your beer bottle with another bottle? If so, you probably ended up wearing most of its contents. Researchers now know why and the discovery could have important implications for brewers and beyond.

Groceries and liquor are the fastest growing online retail sector with sales rising 27 per cent in the year to January, according to a National Australia Bank survey.

Coles has announced plans to open 70 new stores in the next three years as part of a $1.1 billion investment in the local food retail sector.

A major label redesign for family-owned jam, condiment and sauce maker, Beerenberg Farm has resulted in a significant sales spike, according to the company.

The Victorian premier has launched a new multi-million dollar Food to Asia Action Plan to enable the state to capitalise on export opportunities in Asia.

The exhibitor list for Australasia's largest food manufacturing trade show, foodpro 2014, is just 40 stands shy of a full house.

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Former GrainCorp chief executive, Alison Watkins, has officially taken over as CCA's new group MD, replacing Terry Davis.

NSW meat snacks company, Mariani Foods, has bought a UK competitor out of administration.

A2 Corp says it plans to launch its products in the US on the back of its Australian success.

Saputo-owned WCB says it has doubled its first half profits and the dairy company has also issued an upbeat outlook for the full year.

The sixth attempt by the ACT Greens to have sow stalls and battery cages banned has finally met with success.

Dick Smith must withdraw OzEmite yeast spread from retail shelves according to a ruling from IP Australia in favour of the competing AussieMite.

Coles says its new "Deeper Down Down" campaign will result in price cuts of up to 34 per cent off many brands including Nescafe, Lipton and Sanitarium.

Frozen food company Patties Foods has delivered an upbeat forecast for the second half as the results of its productivity push and new product development come to fruition.