The nation’s supermarket giants, Coles and Woolworths have both recently launched initiatives to source produce from local producers in Far North Queensland.
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Sweet success for WA strawberry grower
Successful strawberry grower, Anthony Yewers, has invested in a property at Pemberton WA as his Berry Sweet strawberry business continues to prosper.
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Fruit growers urge consumers to buy local
Australia’s peak body for the apple and pear sector, Apple and Pear Australia, is encouraging consumers to support Australian growers by choosing local products over imported at the checkout.
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Goulburn Valley fruit growers forced to decide on the future
With their income from SPC Ardmona cut from this Wednesday, over 130 Goulburn Valley fruit growers are today attending the first of two mass meetings to discuss their future prospects.
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SPC tells 170 fruit-growers they’re no longer needed
Food industry groups say they will lobby the Federal Government for a support package after SPC Ardmona told 170 fruit-growers in the Goulburn Valley they would no longer accept their produce.
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Potato wholesaler baked – Mondello Farms in receivership
Potato company Mondello Farms is in receivership.
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AusVeg blames imports for Rosella’s closure
Vegetable producer lobby group AusVeg has said that the end of Rosella’s tomato sauce production is part of a wider trend in food manufacturing, which is being hurt by cheap imports.
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Packaged apples “horrific”, says health expert
A pharmacist and local radio commentator has expressed his disgust at marketing tactics recently employed by fruit company Goulburn Valley.
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Leggo’s Vine Ripe
Made with 100 percent Australian vine ripened tomatoes, the Leggo's Vine Ripe range helps to create delicious, fresh Italian dishes any night of the week.
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Goulburn Valley’s packaged fruit to drive healthy eating
Goulburn Valley is trying to encourage Australians to eat more fruit by releasing a new range of sliced and packaged apples.
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Dick Smith vs Heinz in beetroot barney
Food manufacturer Heinz is threatening to sue controversial entrepreneur and advocate for Australian business, Dick Smith, who has referred to Heinz's products as poor quality.
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Food brands and celebrity endorsements: marketing magic?
With January seeing four celebrities spruiking four different food products in as many weeks, these new marketing campaigns signal the start of a competitive new year in 2013. Andrew Duffy reports.
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Floods could cost NSW farmers $10 million
New South Wales' bill following the recent disastrous floods could hit $10 million or more, says the NSW Farmers Association.
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QLD growers lose hundreds of millions in floods
The recent floods in Queensland have completely wiped out some citrus orchards and have caused serious damage to many others.
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Weak demand and oversupply make vege growers grim
Australia's vegetable growers are experiencing a "race to the bottom" with an oversupply of produce and weak consumer demand resulting in a slide in prices.
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Trickett heads up Australian Table Grape campaign
Australian swimming champion Libby Trickett has for the second year in a row been appointed the face of Australian Table Grapes' Munch-A Bunch-A Grapes campaign.
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Fast food linked to severe asthma, allergies: study
International research has found that fast food could be linked to severe cases of asthma in youth as well as putting them at risk of allergic diseases.
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Kiwifruit prices to jump following NZ vine disease
Kiwifruit prices are due to rise up to 20 percent after the vine disease Psa-V attacked a large portion of this year's harvest.
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Nudie bares all about new beverage ranges
This month marks the 10th birthday for beverage manufacturer, nudie. To help celebrate, the Australian brand has released two new products, which are a slight deviation from the brand's core range.
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Rachael Finch the face of Summer Stonefruit campaign [video]
Model and TV presenter, Rachael Finch is the new ambassador for Australian Summer Stonefruit.
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