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Australian Supermarkets Should Face Hefty Fines For Code Of Conduct Breach, Says Report

Australia's major supermarkets should face hefty fines if they do not comply with an industry code of conduct when dealing with suppliers.

Sodium Content Casts Doubt On Health Benefits Of Plant-Based Foods, Study Finds

The level of sodium in plant-based food items could undermine the benefits that consumers associate with the category, according to GlobalData.

South Africa's Woolworths H1 Profit Falls As Shoppers Spend Less

South African fashion retailer Woolworths reported a 7.5% fall in half-year earnings, as consumers pulled back on discretionary spending and the count...

Coles Denies Price Gouging, Says Food Inflation Is A Global Problem

Australia's second-largest supermarket operator Coles Group rejected accusations of price gouging as its first-half profit beat analyst forecasts, saying f...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Completes Acquisition Of CCBPI

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced it has completed the acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) from The Coca-Cola Co...

Australia Launches Competition, Pricing Review Into Supermarket Sector

Australia has launched a wide-ranging review into pricing and competition in its supermarket sector as the government unveils a series of policies to impro...