• New Zealand private equity firm South Island Office has bought the ANZ operations of Sara Lee from McCain Foods. McCain announced in October 2020 it was looking to sell the business.
    New Zealand private equity firm South Island Office has bought the ANZ operations of Sara Lee from McCain Foods. McCain announced in October 2020 it was looking to sell the business.
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McCain Foods has released a new chocolate dessert range by Sara Lee.

The Incredibly Chocolate Chunky Bavarian includes elements of triple choc chunk, white choc chunk, and raspberry on top of a chocolate biscuit base.

Sara Lee Australia senior product manager of desserts, Laura Gomez-Gracia, says there has been a growing consumer demand for desserts that are a step up from the norm.

"Australians are looking for an indulgent point of difference when purchasing a dessert, hosting a dinner party or special occasion," she says.

“Sara Lee is a leader in the frozen dessert category and we pride ourselves on convenience that doesn’t compromise taste."

The new dessert is sold in Woolworths, Metcash and Coles stores nationally. RRP is $6.99 for the 530g pack.

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New European rules on generic environmental claims have prompted the Australasian Bioplastics Association to warn that packaging carrying poorly substantiated claims could be marketed in Australia.

Australia's environment ministers have declared packaging reform urgent and named soft plastics as an initial priority, but offered no firm timetable or regulatory commitments. SPSA has welcomed the soft plastics focus, while Boomerang Alliance and WMRR have raised concerns about the lack of concrete action.

Economic analysis commissioned by SPSA estimates national recycling reforms could deliver up to $278m in net productivity gains and stimulate up to $2.6b in capital investment each year.