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Melbourne named world's most liveable city 8/15/2012

Melbourne has claimed gold as the world's most liveable city – with its thriving cafe and bar scene once again to the fore – but Sydney has lost its status as Australia's second most ...

Study finds eco-labels "overwhelming" for firms and customers 8/14/2012

The practice of eco-labelling may be on the brink of saturation point and is becoming as confusing for companies as it is for consumers, a major new study has warned.

Restaurant and catering turnover the bright spot in retail figures 8/8/2012

Retail trade data released recently by the ABS showed that turnover for restaurants and cafes was up 12 per cent on 2011, albeit with closure rates for the industry at an all-time ...

Feeling ginger: spice could manage diabetes complications 8/7/2012

Ginger, the common spice and ancient Asian remedy, could have the power to help manage the high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients, a ...

The real winners in Australia's battle against the bulge 8/7/2012

With spring just around the corner, business information analysts at IBISWorld say Australians are spending up big in an attempt to lose the winter wobble – investing over $2.5 ...

Truffle festival draws record fan numbers 8/1/2012

They're black, ugly, pungent and mouldy - and worth almost their weight in gold.

The rise and rise of private labels 7/25/2012

Currently accounting for just over one-quarter of total supermarket sales, business information research firm IBISWorld forecasts the share of private-label products will increase ...

Supermarkets are not just for groceries anymore 7/25/2012

Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5 per cent from 2011, according to Prepared Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods at Retail, ...

Planting the seed: trees can help beat food crisis 7/25/2012

As human populations soar and agricultural resources dwindle, trees – through their interactions with people and the environment – provide important answers for the emerging food ...

Lactose-free dairy niche targets the mainstream 7/18/2012

Global launch numbers for lactose-free dairy products more than tripled in the five-year period to the beginning of 2012, according to Innova Market Insights, with their share of ...

PHAA scorecard on new National Food Plan Green Paper 7/18/2012

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has set out the criteria on which it will evaluate the National Food Plan Green Paper released recently at a breakfast launch in ...

A Rocky Road: Darrell Lea passion turns to bitter feud 7/11/2012

It was an obsession with chocolate which would lead one of Australia's most famous brands to commercial success, but at the cost of family ties.

World's best: Australia a big winner from travel and leisure survey 7/11/2012

Australia is the place to be - just ask respondents to the Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards readers' survey.

Organic farming rises as gaming and vending fall in 2012-13 7/9/2012

As Australian business gets into gear for the new financial year, business information research firm IBISWorld reveals the industries expected to soar and those expected to sink in ...

Tassie songwriter emerges to promote Aust tourism 7/6/2012

When a new commercial promoting Australian tourism was launched last month featuring the music of Dewayne Everettsmith, the question most were left asking was: "Who the bloody hell ...

Food processing sector indirectly affected by carbon tax 7/4/2012

The food processing sector accounts for only a small portion of carbon emissions and its contribution to overall emissions has fallen over the past two decades.

Impact of the carbon tax on Australian industries 7/4/2012

The introduction of the carbon tax is expected to produce mixed results for retail industries over the next three to five years.

Tough times for north Queensland tourist towns 6/27/2012

When Doug Calvert closed the doors of his four Port Douglas shops for the final time, he did so with a heavy heart.

Alternative protein research to meet surge in global demand 6/27/2012

With over seven billion mouths to feed globally, the demand for protein continues to rise.

Aussie food processor develops 'world first' breakfast cereal 6/25/2012

Curtin University food science and technology researchers have teamed up with a local WA manufacturer to produce the world’s first high lupin content breakfast cereal.

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