The size of Allen’s iconic Killer Python has been halved, reducing the confectionery item’s serving size as therefore its sugar and calorie content
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Arnott’s slashes 120 jobs
Arnott’s Marleston bakery facility is letting go of 120 staff members, and will shift thirty percent of its production to other manufacturing sites.
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Australian Brewery wins export deal with Japan
Craft brewer, The Australian Brewery, has successfully negotiated an export deal with Japan.
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Hillier’s and Newman’s chocolate brands acquired by Re:Capital
Australia’s first chocolate manufacturer, Ernest Hillier, has been snapped up by Re:Capital, which plans to take the Hillier’s and Newman’s brands overseas.
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Coca-Cola and VIC invest $100m in SPC
Coca-Cola Amatil and the Victorian government have announced a new $100 million investment plan to assist fruit processor SPC Ardmona and the Goulburn Valley.
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Sanitarium sells off NZ factory
Food manufacturer Sanitarium has announced the sale of its Christchurch factory, where popular Weet-Bix and Marmite products have been produced, with distribution now centralised to Auckland.
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Fonterra confirms E. Coli contamination
Fonterra is conducting a voluntary recall of its 300ml and 500ml Anchor and Pams fresh cream, with tests showing E.Coli may be present.
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Fonterra worker reinstated after Harlem Shake dismissal [video]
A New Zealand Fonterra employee who was dismissed for performing the Harlem Shake dance while at work has had his position permanently reinstated.
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Beam acquired by Japan’s Suntory for $15bn
Beam, the manufacturer of Jim Beam and Marker’s Mark has been acquired by Japan’s Suntory Holdings for US$13.6 billion (A$15bn), with annual spirit sales for the combined company expected to top US$4.3bn.
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Two US students reinvent humble cardboard box [video]
Two undergrad students from the United States have reinvented the humble cardboard box.
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Barilla pushes for 3D printers in restaurants
Pasta manufacturer, Barilla, is looking to introduce 3D food printers in commercial kitchens, allowing diners to design and print their own pasta.
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Danone initiates legal proceedings against Fonterra
Dairy giant Fonterra has today confirmed that Danone has launched legal proceedings following last year’s whey protein contamination scandal.
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Goodman Fielder to sell off NZ meat and pizza businesses
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has announced plans to sell off its meat and pizza businesses in New Zealand.
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Coopers launches $16.5m bottling line
Beer brand Coopers has opened its second bottling line, a $16.5 million investment which is expected to increase flexibility in the brewery and prompt sales growth.
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NZ meatworks guilty of safety neglect
Riverlands Eltham, a Taranaki meatworks, has been found guilty of failing to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of its staff members, after an employee had the tip of his finger severed in late 2011.
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Top SA food brands recognised at industry awards
Leading South Australian food brands including Robern Menz and Bickford’s Australia were praised at the recent South Australian Food Industry Awards.
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GrainCorp CEO heads to Coca-Cola
Alison Waters is the new group managing director at Coca-Cola Amatil, and will join the company on 3 March, 2014.
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Anti-Dumping Commission approves tariff on imported tomatoes
The Anti-Dumping Commissioner has decided to enforce a nine percent tariff on imported tinned tomatoes, despite the Productivity Commission rejected an application for safeguards just weeks ago.
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Yowie prepares for US manufacturing debut
Confectionery company, Yowie, is due to commence manufacturing production in Florida later this month.
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Baiada underpayment claims are “bullshit”, says labour company
Workers at Baiada's chicken factory near Newcastle are claiming they've been underpaid, with one employee potentially owed $7,000 in backpay.
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