Sales of products carrying the Fair Trade Certified logo have increased by almost 40 per cent, as consumers become more informed about work conditions for foreign workers.
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Rate of animals slaughtered without stunning rising faster that Muslim population in UK
An animal welfare expert in the UK has accused the local meat industry of increasing the number of animals slaughtered without stunning, claiming it is for religious purposes, when it is actually a financial decision.
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Quarter of juice boxes contain 25 per cent real juice: Choice survey
A quarter of ‘poppers’ or juice boxes marketed as fruit juice in Australia actually contain 25 per cent or less actual fruit juice, a new Choice study has found.
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When it comes to juice, keep it simple, stupid
Fruit drink, fruit concentrate, fruit flavouring, but where's all the real, proper juice? Some companies are going back to basics with their juicing, and consumers can't get enough.
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Advertising in bottle shops encourages youth binge drinking
Point-of-sale alcohol advertising is creating a generation of binge drinkers, according to new research.
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Burger King to use roam free eggs and pigs by 2017
Burger King has announced it will only use animal products that come from free-range farms by 2017.
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Local manufacturers call for dedicated Australian-made aisles in supermarkets
Australian food manufacturers are calling for a dedicated “Australian made” aisle in supermarkets to make it easier for consumers to choose locally made products and keep local businesses afloat.
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Fresh calls for a “fat tax” in Australia
Another Australian health group has joined the chorus of organisations demanding better initiatives to encourage healthy eating.
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Shocking conditions in poultry industry revealed: report calls for changes
Poultry workers and consumers are being put at risk by increasing demands to produce cheap poultry, according to a new report.
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“Reduced salt” label reduced taste perception: study
A “reduced salt” label on a food product will make a consumer experience a reduced level of taste, even if it is not in fact lower in salt.
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Do we need tougher regulation on ‘free to roam’ claims
Farmers and suppliers who produce actual free range eggs want a crackdown on the definitions of ‘free range,’ after leading national suppliers were found to falsely make the claim.
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Duncan Hines recalls two cake mixes over undeclared allergens
Two variations of cupcake mixes have been recalled over undeclared allergens in the product.
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Pregnant women avoiding “risky” foods lacking proper nutrition: study
An Australian study has found women has found that many Australian women who are pregnant or trying to conceive are not getting adequate nutrition because they’re avoiding potentially “risky” foods.
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Eucalyptus oil distributor fined over false ‘Made in Australia’ claims
The consumer watchdog has found the distributor of Double D eucalyptus oil falsely labelled its product as ‘Made in Australia,’ and have ordered they pay a $6 600 fine.
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School lunches still contain “pink slime” in US
Despite major fast food retailers banning the use of “pink slime” in its foods, the additive will still be used in cafeterias across the United States.
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Australian food environment bears striking resemblance to the US
Many of us down here in what was always considered the luckiest country, have often shared our opinions on the United States and its relationship with food.
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Third of Auspack Plus floorspace already snapped up
The packaging and processing industry is alive and well, with the news that a third of the floor space for the largest biennial exhibition in Australia has already been sold, even though it won’t be held until 2013.
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Another day, another victim of the supermarket duopoly: Anzac maker collapses
It’s a sad day for a traditional Australian treats, and for Australian jobs, with an Anzac biscuit manufacturer appointing administrators and putting 170 jobs at stake.
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SA, QLD want tougher rules on ‘Made in Australia’ labels
Food companies who can currently get away with misleading labelling about the country of origin of a product will face tougher restrictions if Queensland and South Australian governments get their way.
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Growers establish new Australian juice label
Citrus growers will launch a new 100 per cent Australian grown fruit juice label by the end of the year.
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