The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is supporting a new push to address the nation’s mounting soft plastics waste, almost three years after the collapse of the REDcycle program. The proposal involves a voluntary recycling initiative led by the Soft Plastics Stewardship of Australia (SPSA). Its goal is to re-engage the public in returning […]
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Murgon’s retail offering is set to grow after the South Burnett Regional Council approved plans for a new supermarket in the town. The development will be located at 130 Lamb Street and is the work of local businessman Paul Brunjes, who owns the long-established Murgon Fruit Mart. The store has been serving the community for
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Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing industry has reaffirmed its commitment to working with government to strengthen and futureproof the nation’s manufacturing capabilities. As the country’s largest manufacturing sector, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed recognition from the federal government, particularly the attention given by the Minister for Industry and Innovation to the
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Burger fans in Australia now have a new reason to celebrate as Grilld launches its burger patties in Coles supermarkets across the country. Starting 6 August, Grilld products are available in 850 Coles stores, bringing a taste of the popular burger chain into Australian homes for the first time. Leading the new retail range is
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Coles and Woolworths are being urged to rethink their private label strategies, with analysts highlighting the potential for these home brand ranges to become multibillion dollar success stories. While the current approach focuses on undercutting Aldi on price, this tactic may be undermining profitability and limiting long-term growth. Private label products have been part of
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A regional Queensland supermarket has been cleared of discrimination after banning two customers who refused to leash their assistance dogs in-store. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) ruled that the Foodworks outlet in Agnes Water and its manager acted lawfully in enforcing store rules that required the dogs to be on leads. The case,
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A man has been arrested following a chaotic police pursuit across western Sydney involving a stolen Woolworths delivery truck. The incident began at around 5.45am in Bankstown, where a 29-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 23-year-old delivery driver with a stun device. He then took control of the Woolworths truck and fled the area. Emergency services
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Costco has become a serious contender in Australia’s grocery market, with annualised sales now estimated at $5 billion. Since entering the market in 2009, the US-based bulk-buying retailer has steadily expanded its influence through its membership-only model, attracting consumers looking for savings on large-volume purchases. Operating 15 warehouse-style stores across the country, Costco is now
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The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched a new initiative to address widespread misunderstandings about processed food and encourage more informed conversations about what Australians eat. Leading the campaign is cookbook author and mum of three Kelsie Heemskerk, known online as @cookwithkels_. In partnership with a content production team, the initiative explains how
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Aldi has officially joined the online grocery delivery space in Australia, marking a major shift in its competitive strategy. Partnering with DoorDash, the supermarket will begin offering home delivery this week in Canberra, with plans to expand nationally in the coming months. More than 1,800 everyday grocery items will be available for delivery through the
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Woolworths is bringing a new level of convenience to grocery shopping with the introduction of high-tech smart trolleys at its Noosa Civic store. Launching on 10 July, the digital trolleys are part of a broader push by the supermarket giant to modernise the in-store experience and make shopping more efficient for customers. The Noosa Civic
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A new national comparison has revealed which of Australia’s leading supermarkets is the most affordable for winter grocery shopping, with Aldi once again coming out ahead of its rivals. The latest findings, published by consumer advocacy group CHOICE, are based on an extensive survey of 104 supermarkets across 27 locations nationwide. The assessment focused on
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Metcash CEO Doug Jones has expressed strong confidence in the group’s ability to compete against dominant supermarket players Woolworths and Coles, as well as discount retailer Aldi, amid intensified price-cutting efforts across the sector. As Australians continue to feel the pressure of rising living costs, major supermarket chains have increased their promotional activity in an
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