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The Prime Minister says Australia will not consider imposing tariffs on imported canned fruit in reponse to a request for temporary protection by SPC Ardmona.

Ten of North America's top sommeliers and wine writers will get a crash course on Australian wine over the next two weeks.

Fonterra Australia has announced it will invest $6.6 million to boost the efficiency of its Tasmanian cheese production as 300 jobs are cut at its NZ headquarters.

Simplot Australia has appointed a brand ambassador - vegetarian triathlete Charlotte McShane - for its meat substitute and frozen food brand, Quorn.

Coopers' NSW beer sales exceeded those of its home state of South Australia in January, cementing the status of the 150-year old brewer as a national brand.

Seven dairy farmers on the south coast of NSW are planning to build their own $1.5 million factory to process products for the local region.

Creditors of troubled Tasmanian yoghurt company, Tamar Valley Dairy, have granted the company more time to sort out its financial problems.

Aldi has boosted its lead on the other three major supermarket chains in the customer satisfaction stakes according to the latest research.

South Australian pickles and preserves company Spring Gully has experienced a massive turnaround in sales its creditors have been told at a meeting in Adelaide.

The 'Product of the Year' consumer packaged goods awards seek to recognise innovation and organisers of the annual event say entries are now open.

Kellogg has appointed a senior US manufacturing executive to take the helm in Australia and New Zealand.

Australian extra virgin olive oil producer Cobram Estate, has taken out the most awards at a prestigious international olive oil competition.

Confectionery company Darrell Lea is poised to rollout a new logo and a new look for its products six months after its sale to the Quinn family.

Murray Goulburn has lifted its stake in its competitor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter in a move described by the company as a strategic investment.

The ACCC has given the go ahead to seven dairy farmers from Manning Valley in New South Wales to collectively bargain with Woolworths.

Bottled wine exports are growing in higher price segments in major overseas markets in what's been dubbed a positive sign for Australia's wine industry.