Tag: Food and Beverage
Meat processing jobs 'safe for now'
A Kingaroy meat processor in southern Queensland will continue operating, despite its owner going into voluntary administration.[MORE]
Prawn fishers up-beat about Christmas yield
There is a sense of optimism among local prawn fishermen who are hitting the water this morning for the start of the Hunter River prawn season.[MORE]
Hans Smallgoods goes into administration
Hans Continental Smallgoods has gone into voluntary administration. [MORE]
Liquor board rejects calls for tougher hotel rules
Calls for more drastic trading hour cuts and a ban on glasses at Newcastle hotels have been rejected, with the existing rules to stay in place.[MORE]
Timbercorp to restructure amidst economic woes
The big almond and olive producer, Timbercorp, is restructuring its business.[MORE]
Public health group angered by alcopop tax loophole
The head of the Public Health Association has attacked alcopop makers who are avoiding paying the 70 per cent tax hike.[MORE]
Bid for CCA won't be hostile: Lion Nathan boss
Lion Nathan CEO Rob Murray says there is no chance of his company's bid to take over Coca-Cola Amatil becoming hostile.[MORE]
Trader avoids court action over underpayments
A fresh produce trader has avoided legal action despite being found to have underpaid a worker by $68,000 over nine years.[MORE]
Wineries may lose chardonnay plantings
Winegrape growers say it is inevitable more of the Murray Valley's chardonnay plantings will go after pricing indications from wineries this week.[MORE]
Strong showing for Tas wines
Tasmanian wines have performed well against strong interstate and New Zealand competition at the Royal Hobart International Wine Show.[MORE]
New grocery centre aims to lower food prices in remote communities
The Arnhem Land Progress Association says a new grocery warehouse in Darwin will reduce the price of fruit and vegetables in community stores.[MORE]
Nestle to cut sugar content in foods
Nestle is planning to cut the sugar content in some of its best known products.[MORE]
Greens demand school slushie ban
The New South Wales Greens say they have found more products being sold in school canteens that contain a food colouring associated with hyperactivity disorders in children.[MORE]
Lion Nathan's Coke bid given support
A wine writer has backed Lion Nathan's bid for Coca Cola.[MORE]
Justin Timberlake's NY restaurant sued over wages
Pop star Justin Timberlake's New York restaurant has cheated staff out of tips, proper pay and overtime, according to a lawsuit filed in the US on Friday.[MORE]
Moore urged to hear lobster fishers' woes
The United Mid West Fishers Association (UMWFA) is seeking a meeting with Fisheries Minister Norman Moore on the eve of the opening of the rock lobster season to discuss the dire financial situation facing some operators.[MORE]
Room for Riverland winegrowers to head south-east
The Coonawarra Grapegrowers Association says south-east South Australia could have more vineyards if those in the Riverland are forced to relocate.[MORE]
ACF members back National Foods takeover
National Foods' bid to buy Dairy Farmers has received overwhelming support from members of Dairy Farmers' parent company Australian Cooperative Foods.[MORE]
Anheuser-Busch shareholders agree to buyout
US brewing giant Anheuser-Busch's shareholders have approved a contested takeover by Belgian rival InBev to create the world's biggest brewer, the European firm announced.[MORE]
Deadline looms dairy takeover say
Today is the last chance for dairy farmers to have their say on a proposed takeover bid by National Foods.[MORE]
Dairy chief remains confident about China trade
The chairman of Bega Cheese says he is confident his company's Victorian subsidiary can continue to work with Chinese authorities, despite it being named as the supplier of suspect product.[MORE]
Economic woes not stopping restaurant visits
There appears to be no lack of disposable income in Queensland when it comes to eating out.[MORE]
Protesters demand GM crops ban
A group of people calling for a ban on genetically modified (GM) crops in Western Australia has staged a protest in Mount Barker.[MORE]
CSR aims to stay competitive with Brazil
CSR says it is focused on staying competitive with Brazil in the world sugar market.[MORE]
Bundaberg tourism chews over food festivals
The chairman of Bundaberg Region Tourism says the region needs to consider events like festivals to turn local produce into a tourist attraction.[MORE]
