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The supermarket war in Australia is heating up, with eggs the latest weapon in the battle to create differentiation in the minds of shoppers between Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, reports The Australia

Leading Australian toilet and tissue paper distributor Solaris Paper has launched luxury toilet tissue brand Emporia.

Australian supermarket chain Coles needs to pay A$11.25 million in fines and costs and potentially far more in the near future, to refund suppliers for illegally squeezing them for funds.

On 22 December 2014, Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomed the initialling by Chief Negotiators of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea.

Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed a new standard under the Animal Products Act that clarifies the labelling requirements for infant formula exports.

A brand new, smart delivery concept means you can have Gifted Cookies sent straight to your partner’s door.

A US company has invented wine-infused ice-cream, reports The Age. Mercer’s wine-infused ice cream actually contains up to 5% alcohol by volume, setting it apart from the ‘wine-flavoured’ ice cream already on the market.

New Zealanders opened their wallets more than ever over the 2014 festive season with a record breaking $404.3 million spent through the Paymark network on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

Consumer sentiment is back on the ascent, according to the latest Roy Morgan research. The broad-based nature of it is encouraging as we enter the peak Christmas trading period.

FMCG Business is stepping out strongly with its first issue of the year. Published in February, this special edition will include the inaugural 2015 Annual Industry Leaders Forum, with the sole aim of helping make 2015 the best year for everyone, industry wide.