Choice has released a statement relating to unclear labelling of products containing palm oil.
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Could cultured meat be the answer to the global food crisis?
Scientists in Europe have been constructing what hopes to become a key source of sustainable protein for the future, vitro meat.
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HSI urges PM to legislate ‘free range’ egg standard
Today 40,000 individual postcards will be delivered to Julia Gillard’s door in protest of the continued mislabelling of free range eggs.
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How effective is a voluntary code?
As the Australian Food and Grocery Council wraps up the final tweaks in its proposed voluntary code of conduct for supermarkets and food and grocery manufacturers, questions regarding the effectiveness of self regulation in our duopolistic market have been raised.
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RSPCA calls for a restructure away from live exports
The RSPCA is calling for a restructure away from live exports in light of the recent animal cruelty allegations in Egypt and, more recently,Malaysia.
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Coke will no longer market to children under 12
Coca-Cola has made a decision to no longer market to children under the age of 12 as part of a push to promote a healthier image and combat the global obesity epidemic.
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WWF report provides launch pad for sustainable palm oil production
WWF Australia and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) have released an independent report that provides a launch pad for increasing the proportion of sustainably-sourced palm oil supplies in the Australian market.
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Farmers “duped” in latest live exports scandal: RSPCA
Australian farmers have been "duped", according to the RSPCA, which, in the wake of the latest live exports scandal, is calling on the federal government to embrace a meat-only trade.
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Live export to Egypt halted over cruelty footage
Live export to Egypt has been suspended in the wake of new cruelty footage showing the mistreatment of Australian cattle.
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Fairtrade sales spike as Aussie consumers embrace ethical trend
Australians have spent over $191m on Fairtrade products in 2012 according to new figures released today by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand.
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Monsanto herbicide linked to cancer and Parkinson’s
A recent study has indicated that heavy use of the world’s most widely used herbicide, Roundup, could be linked to a vast range of health problems including Parkinson’s, infertility and cancers.
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Coles and Woolies call for review on multinational profit margins
Retailers say multinational grocery companies are enjoying excessive profits by charging local Aussie retailers more than their international peers.
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How we grow rice could fight food shortages: IRRI
The way we grow rice could help combat worldwide food shortages, says Australia's new board member on the International Rice Research Institute.
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Activists protest chicken farm conditions
About 40 animal rights activists gathered outside Ringal Valley chicken farm on the weekend to protest the living conditions on the property.
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Piggery fined $225,000 for sick pigs
A piggery near Gingin has been fined $225,000 for failing to euthanise 10 sick pigs.
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Most food colours used in India illegal
Researchers are recommending a review of food colours in India after finding that the bulk found in popular foods surpass legal limits and almost a fifth of products contain illegal colours.
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Australian seafood safe to eat: CDC
The Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (Seafood CRC) has found Australian wild and farmed seafood is safe and healthy to eat.
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Enviromentalists hot and cross at Woolworths over palm oil
Woolworths has been singled out by environmental campaigners over their use of palm oil in their hot cross buns this easter.
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Inghams workers sacked – Mandatory CCTV demanded in animal processing plants
Inghams workers accused of torturing turkeys in the company’s processing plant in Sydney’s South West were sacked on Friday in response to anonymous footage.
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We don’t tolerate mistreatment: Inghams CEO
Poultry producer, Inghams, says it is investigating procedures in one of its processing plants following the release of footage showing cruelty towards turkeys at the site.
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