From pet food to human food, insects have many potential uses in Australia. But the industry has to overcome some big challenges around public perception first.
Almond Ashes brings together Aussie growers and their Indian buyers
The famed cricketing rivalry between Australia and India has at times become a heated affair. The Almond Ashes between the two nations faced no such problems.
Hospital food for patients standardised across NSW, including cake
A statewide menu is rolling out in public hospitals across New South Wales. It means every hospital will provide patients with the same selection of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
More Asians are eating a Western diet, offering an opportunity to Australian farmers
As Western fast food chains expand their reach and disposable incomes rise, more people across Asia are shifting away from traditional diets.
PepsiCo faces Australian Tax Office in High Court
A High Court hearing for a challenge between PepsiCo and the Australian Tax Office today will be an important test of Australia's laws set up to tax overseas companies appearing to derive profits here.
Can Australians really ditch US products? The data says it's complicated
Australians are being encouraged to swap American goods for home-grown products at the check-out, but is it that easy?
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Choice report finds Woolworths groceries more expensive than a year ago
Research from consumer advocacy group Choice has found the average basket of groceries is now costing Woolworths shoppers more than it was a year ago, while the price has fallen at both Coles and Aldi.
Rum makers take over historic milk factory as Aussie spirits go global
Rum distillers are taking over a 1940s milk factory in the Hunter Valley, as the industry looks to go large in the international market.
Are the supermarkets price gouging? It's 'very difficult' for the ACCC to say
Allegations of price gouging by the supermarket giants prompted an inquiry into the sector by the ACCC — but after a year of investigating, its final report hasn't been able to say whether it's taking place.
Ben & Jerry's says its CEO was sacked for activism. How did we get here?
The ice cream maker has once again clashed with its parent company Unilever over its stance on Gaza, claiming its CEO was unlawfully dismissed.
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What is jaggery? Asian staple hits FNQ markets
When Arjun Singh moved to Australia in 2016, he could not find any locally made jaggery. He set out to change that.
Europe and the US are in the midst of a wine war. It's not their first
Almost 50 years ago, American wine faced its first David vs Goliath moment against Europe. Now the pair are bracing for their next big battle.
Tasting room helps consumers detect different flavours in olive oil
Olive oil producers and judges want Australians to get more familiar with the different flavours of the pantry staple.
Grape growers working in the dark as harvest gets underway in WA
Night-time has become a hive of activity in parts of regional Western Australia as the annual wine grape harvest gets underway.
Local butchers bounce back, but staffing is a challenge
While many meat eaters have opted for local butchers over supermarkets in recent years, some butchers say they are finding it tough to find and retain qualified staff and apprentices.
Labor freezes indexation on draught beer excise
The government will pause the biannual indexation of the draught beer excise for two years, a modest change that has been welcomed by the hotel industry.
Goat cheese tops national dairy awards
Royal Agricultural Society's dairy awards head judge Tiffany Beer says the complex flavours and craftsmanship in the cheesemaking process created a "truly exceptional" cheese.
Albanese promises to lock grocery prices in remote stores to city prices
With grocery prices in remote communities costing double on average compared to capital cities, the federal government will lock the price of 30 essential products in remote stores to city prices.
Highly pathogenic strain of bird flu found at Victorian poultry farm
The Victorian premier says strong action will be taken to contain an outbreak of avian influenza at a Euroa farm, as backyard flock owners are urged to report any cases of unexplained bird deaths.
Documents reveal dozens of serious incidents at silo collapse site
Freedom of Information documents show 55 dangerous incidents and 31 serious injuries occurred at one of the Manildra Group's agribusiness sites between 2020 and 2024.
Flat white price likely to skyrocket this year, no matter where you live
Industry insiders say coffee lovers — even in regional Australia — are unlikely to escape paying more for their flat whites as cafes are forced to push up prices.