Dee Why Grand, a rare dual supermarket neighbourhood centre offering within 15km of the Sydney CBD, is being divested by ISPT. The Northern beaches shopping centre is anchored by supermarket heavyweights Coles and ALDI, whilst also being supported by two mini-majors and 29 specialties and kiosks across 9,976 sqm of lettable area. Commercial real estate and investment management company JLL has been appointed to for the sale of Dee Why Grand. JLL’s Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher expect strong local and offshore interest in the property. The opportunity to acquire neighbourhood shopping centres wi ..read more

Chocolate is a sweet treat that we often share with people we love to celebrate a special occasion, or just to indulge a sweet moment. But often the conditions that it’s made in are far from sweet. When cocoa farmers and their communities are living in poverty, they deforest to clear more land to grow more cocoa. They rely on family and unpaid labor (child labor and forced labor) to make ends meets. As a result, our environment is harmed, and children’s future opportunities are squandered, just to survive. The chocolate industry is undergoing significant change, but certain aspects, such as f ..read more

Darrell Lea has added three new flavours to its range of Rocklea Road blocks including the first ever White Chocolate Rocklea Road. Rocklea Road has been a staple in Aussie households since 1935. The new blocks are made up of the classic Rocklea Road combination created by Darrell Lea’s father, Harry Lea, but take on a ‘delicious’ new twist. White Chocolate Rocklea Road. Full of pillowy marshmallow, crunchy peanuts and toasted coconut, all covered in smooth and creamy white chocolate. Rocklea Road Caramel. Filled with crispy caramel hokey pokey pieces mixed with pillowy marshmallow, crunchy p ..read more

AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd has launched legal action in the Federal Court to protect Australia’s food security and environmental protections. AgForce CEO Michael Guerin says Queensland’s peak representative body for farmers was left with no other option in desperate attempts to stop Australia’s largest freshwater resource, the Great Artesian Basin, from being pumped with industrial waste by Glencore. Glencore’s proposal involves pumping more than 300,000 tonnes of emissions from a coal fired power station into an aquifer that is part of the Great Artesian Basin – Australia’s most signific ..read more

Drakes hosted an exclusive 50th anniversary Gala dinner on 13 April at the Adelaide Convention Centre, situated on the scenic Riverbank in Adelaide. Premier of South Australia the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP. The significant milestone was celebrated in grand style, where every detail sparkled with opulent gold accents. With a distinguished guest list of 900, including valued suppliers and staff, the stage was set for an evening of grand festivities. The Premier of South Australia the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP addressed the room highlighting the significance of Roger Drake and the Drakes business ..read more

Two of Bega’s brands have unveiled a number of new flavoured milk products. Dairy Farmers Classic has launched two limited-edition products to its lineup, Salted Caramel Popcorn and Pinky Marshmallow. Salted Caramel Popcorn is made with fresh Dairy Farmers milk and a “deliciously sweet”, salted caramel popcorn flavour. This “moreish treat” is promoted as the “perfect blend” of “rich” caramel and classic salted popcorn flavour, “all captured in a single sip”. Pinky Marshmallow, on the other hand, delivers a “delicate” raspberry and vanilla flavour, expected to “transport you back to the good ..read more

UK retailer Tesco has launched a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its website. According to the retailer, the new feature will make it “even easier” for customers across the UK to shop the “best” British grown and produced food, supporting British farmers and producers in the process. The website page will bring together more than 500 British products, allowing Tesco’s online customers to browse and pick their favourites. Customers will be able to shop the “best quality, affordable fresh produce”, including fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. They will also be able ..read more

For the first time, Pringles® is entering the world of footwear with casual kicks brand, Crocs, to deliver the most flavourful footwear collaboration yet – the Pringles x Crocs Collection. Bursting with fashion, flavour, and style, Pringles and Crocs are bringing three limited-edition Pringles-inspired designs in fan-favourite Crocs styles, an array of Pringles-themed Jibbitz Charms. Each unique pair of Crocs celebrates Mr. P’s iconic looks both past and present so fans can look ‘crisp’ for any occasion: Pringles x Crocs Classic Crush Boot: With a playful pop of classic Pringles-red and a st ..read more

The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles faced the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices on Tuesday, with each leader presenting an opening statement before addressing questions from senators relating to their pricing practices amid rising profits. Woolworths Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci used his opening statement to welcome the opportunity to help the Committee understand the key drivers behind grocery inflation. He noted the tumultuous five years of covid-related disruption, followed by rising interest rates and a period of sharply elevated inflation. “Throughout this recent inflation ..read more

SCHMACKOShas unveiled its newest creation ‘SCHMACKOSSausage Sizzle STIX’, inspired by the iconic Aussie tradition of a sausage sizzle. SCHMACKOS Sausage Sizzle STIX will be part of Mars Petcare’s existing pet range at Bunnings which includes PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS® and OPTIMUM®. Australian-made by Mars Petcare Australia in Bathurst, SCHMACKOS Sausage Sizzle STIX offer dogs a savoury delight made with real meat and free from artificial flavours. “This innovative treat promises a delicious taste experience and allows every member of the family, including our furry friends, to delight in the shared ..read more