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Consumer NZ calls out major brands for greenwashing
“Green marketing is powerful because it’s assuring – but if it’s inaccurate, it’s not okay.”
Business
Alc-eze launches hangover supplement in new packaging
As a promotion, Alc-eze will open a pop-up bar at The Nocturne in Surry Hills until April ...
Drought cripples Cava producer Freixenet: Four in five workers face furlough
The measure is expected to become effective in May, and the company did not specify how lo...
Coles taken to task over ‘discount’ promotions consumers don’t understand
Coles' 'Down Down' and 'While Stocks Last' labels confused shoppers as to whether the item...
Coca-Cola’s Creations range gets a K-Pop twist with K-Wave Cola
Consumers can participate in an interactive AI experience by scanning the QR code on the c...
Consumer NZ calls out major brands for greenwashing
“Green marketing is powerful because it’s assuring – but if it’s inaccurate, it’s not okay...
RECALL: Mt Elephant Buttermylk Wholefood Pancake Mix
The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen: milk
Technology
Privacy commissioner begins probe into Foodstuffs facial recognition technology
Currently, there is no other known use of facial recognition technology in the retail sect...
Frazy to launch robotic beverage machine for in-home use
Frazy CEO and founder Balaji Krishnan said most in-home devices have claimed to deliver ca...
Dan Murphy’s new tech can chill beverages in three minutes
V-tex is a low-energy device that rotates beverages at speed inside a bath of ice water, e...
Supply Chain
Metcash secures ACCC clearance for Superior Food Services acquisition
The ACCC said market feedback indicated the companies do not closely compete for customers...
Why re-establishing Australia’s wine sales in China won’t be easy
The departure of Australian wine from the Chinese market created a gap that was quickly fi...
Kimberly-Clark opens new distribution centre in Victoria
The new facility, which spans more than 23,000sqm, will allow KCA to double its storage ca...
Channels
Oakberry founder interview: We’re looking at supermarkets
Acai is more than a snack this summer as Oakberry Australia takes the next step to tap int...
How can a repeat of Foodstuffs’ facial recognition failure be prevented?
When Foodstuffs North Island announced its intention to trial this technology in February,...
Coles taken to task over ‘discount’ promotions consumers don’t understand
Coles' 'Down Down' and 'While Stocks Last' labels confused shoppers as to whether the item...