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Food, grocery prices to remain high for at least 18 months as inflation persists

The boss of the nation’s peak body for food and grocery manufacturers says consumers should brace for another 18 months of heightened inflation, with many approaching retailers for a third time asking for price hikes. Australian Food and Grocery Council chief executive Tanya Barden has warned the impacts of supply chain disruptions, Covid-19 and the […]

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Harris Smokehouse: Urgent recall of popular IGA food items

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An urgent national recall has been announced for a range of smoked fish products after a dangerous bacteria was detected. Product Safety Australia announced on Tuesday that listeria had been found in five food products produced by Harris Smokehouse. The products that have been recalled include hot smoked barramundi, hot smoked trout blackening spice, everyday

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‘Need, not want’: IGA targets shoppers on a budget with new supermarket Supa Valu

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IGA has entered the low-cost supermarket space with cheaper offshoot Supa Valu, as retailers fight for customers amid the rising cost of living. Customers will shop their favourite brands from pallets instead of shelves in the new low-cost, warehouse-style supermarkets, which could act as IGA’s answer to Aldi and Costco. A Supa Valu store opening

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Australia’s first home brand gets a makeover

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After more than 30 years, Australia’s first home brand is getting a makeover. IGA’s Black and Gold is Australia’s heritage private label brand, selling 400 basic essentials and promising Aussie shoppers good value, every day. Over the coming months, the classic bright yellow packaging will disappear from IGA shelves and be replaced with a new-look

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Why Primo Foods can’t keep up with demand

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Australia’s biggest ham, bacon and salami company, Primo Foods, lifted prices by about 6 per cent in May to claw back rising costs, and expects to raise them again as broader inflation accelerates in a business where demand is outstripping supply. A growing shortage of workers has resulted in Primo being unable to operate its five factories at full

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Metcash taps Peter Birtles as new chairman

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Metcash has tapped Peter Birtles to replace chairman Rob Murray, who will retire after more than seven years with the grocery wholesaler that supplies IGA and Foodland stores. Mr Murray was appointed chairman of Metcash shortly after joining the board in 2015, and has since overseen the transition to a stronger financial position and culture.

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Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA

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Peries IGA supermarket in Wondai will be refurbished and expanded after the South Burnett Regional Council approved the company’s plans on Wednesday. The rear of the supermarket will be extended by 6.2 metres and at least eight parking bays – including one disability parking bay – will be added. The exterior of the existing building

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Business Partnerships: Considerations for Supermarket Owners

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As a small business owner, you may at one point have been curious about forming a business partnership. Operating your supermarket with the help of a partner can be hugely beneficial and can contribute to the success of your supermarket if done correctly. From a well-written partnership agreement to choosing the right team, there are

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Managing and Addressing Employee Misconduct at your Supermarket

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As supermarket businesses grow, so do the chances of employee misconduct cases. There are many different personalities, backgrounds, work habits, and values, and they may not always align with one another. Managing employee behaviour and ensuring your workplace is safe is one of the many responsibilities of an employer, and promptly addressing these situations is

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First glimpse inside weird new Woolworths supermarket

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Queensland’s first customer-free grocery store has opened to meet huge demand for drive-through and online orders. Woolworths has unveiled a massive new 10,000 sqm store in Brisbane dedicated entirely to online orders. Demand for online groceries has more than tripled in the past three years. The site is located at Goodman’s Rochedale Motorway Estate and

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Urgent recall of range for smoked fish products

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An urgent national recall has been announced for a range of smoked fish products after a dangerous bacteria was detected. Health authorities in South Australia announced on Sunday they had found listeria in five food products produced by Harris Smokehouse. The products affected are Everyday Smashed Smoked Salmon, Premium Smoked Salmon, Hot Smoked Ocean Trout,

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Woolworths Group to buy Shopper Media Group for around $150m

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Woolworths has revealed it will purchase retail media business Shopper Media Group in a deal costing about $150m. Cartology, Woolworths’ retail digital business, will acquire the shopping network, which includes 2000 digital advertising screens dotted throughout 400 shopping centres across the country. The deal, which is subject to clearance by the competition regulator, the Australian

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IGA Xpress Kincumber takes out two state awards

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IGA Xpress at Kincumber has taken out two major gongs at the IGA Metcash state awards and is set to proceed to the national finals next week. Part-owner Chris Clark said he very proud of what the staff have achieved. “They all love helping our customers,” he said. Store manager, Kerry Beck, said the store

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Food, grocery prices to remain high for at least 18 months as inflation persists

Harris Smokehouse: Urgent recall of popular IGA food items

‘Need, not want’: IGA targets shoppers on a budget with new supermarket Supa Valu

Australia’s first home brand gets a makeover

Why Primo Foods can’t keep up with demand

Metcash taps Peter Birtles as new chairman

Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA

Business Partnerships: Considerations for Supermarket Owners

Managing and Addressing Employee Misconduct at your Supermarket

First glimpse inside weird new Woolworths supermarket

Urgent recall of range for smoked fish products

Woolworths Group to buy Shopper Media Group for around $150m

IGA Xpress Kincumber takes out two state awards

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