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Winter Weather Fuels Food Price Inflation In June, Along With Dairy And Meat, But Olive Oil Decreases
Business Scoop
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Press Release – Foodstuffs Co-operative Affairs Stats NZ has today reported an annual food price inflation (FPI) rate of 4.6% in June 2025, while Foodstuffs recorded an average year-on-year retail price increase of 3.7% for their comparable FPI...
Trump says Coca-Cola to use real sugar in flagship U.S. drink, no company confirmation yet
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion — though the company didn’t confirm such a move. Any...
ExBEERimental Science returns with a brewing showdown
Beer & Brewer
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July 18, 2025
ExBEERimental Science is back for 2025, challenging Tasmanian brewers to test whether the smallest brewing details – from equipment to timing – really make a difference in the final beer. “This time, we’re finding out how much the fine details...
Drink it in: The growth of global wine tourism
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 16, 2025
Economists predict the global wine tourism market will surpass $108 billion in 2025, and will continue to grow by more than 12% a year, potentially exceeding $350 billion by 2035. Once primarily an upper-class venture, the millennial drive for...
Trump says Coke to use real sugar in US flagship drink - company isn't confirming
1News
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Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the US at his suggestion — though the company didn't confirm such a move. Any switch from high-fructose corn...
Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't...
Journal News - Ohio
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Any switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke sold in the United States would put Coca-Cola more in line with its practice in other countries, including Mexico and Australia. But it wouldn't affect Trump's drink of choice, Diet Coke, which uses...
New sugar tax proposal targets soft drinks and sweetened beverages
6PR
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July 17, 2025
A new sugar tax proposal aims to cover soft drinks, sweetened juices, and cordials. Click PLAY to listen to the FULL story. Australian Medical Association Vice President Associate Professor Julian Rait joined 6PR Breakfast to discuss the new sugar...
The secret drink fuelling Liam Gallagher's voice on tour after Oasis star vowed to ditch the booze
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 17:09 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 17:16 EDT, 16 July 2025 Liam Gallagher has been drinking apple cider vinegar on the Oasis tour after vowing to ditch the...
Australian couple spark uproar after revealing the five reasons they've decided to leave the country for good
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
An Australian family has decided to leave the country 'forever', saying they can no longer 'stay silent and conform'. Molly and Brent Orwell, along with their two kids, announced their move from Queensland to a secret overseas location to over...
Banning Public Drinking: A Public Health Matter, Not A Racial Or Religious One — Dr Loo Cheng Yee & Dr Sean Thum
CodeBlue
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July 16, 2025
There has been intense discussions over the topic of banning drinking alcohol in public spaces. Some say it’s a moral overstep, while others frame it as a religious or racial issue. But this isn’t about policing identities or pitting one race...
Government tries new way to lure Canberrans back into the city this winter – and it involves ‘influencers’
RiotACT
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July 17, 2025
Thirteen local social media influencers were contracted for the campaign. Photos: Screenshots. “Looking for things to do these school holidays? “The city is where you need to be. With an epic line-up of free daily shows, places to eat and drink...
Australian brand Milklab presents future of coffee at Siam Center
Bangkok Post
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July 15, 2025
Milklab, Australia's leading barista plant-based milk brand, will ignite Bangkok's cafe culture with a two-day experiential event titled "Brew Your Vibes", which will take place at Siam Center's Atrium 2, Rama I Road, on Saturday and Sunday, from...
No aviation psychometric testing review after Erin Patterson, Greg Lynn cases
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 16, 2025
The aviation sector was once home to two of the nation's most high-profile murderers, however, documents reveal Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority have not reviewed their systems of psychometric testing. The ABC sought...
High profile boss of fast food chain whose restaurant was targeted in an arson attack steps down as CEO
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 12:01 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 12:08 EDT, 16 July 2025 The Burgatory boss has announced he will step down amidst rising debt and a liquidation probe into his business. Founder and CEO of the...
Man raped fellow ADFA cadet before she was ‘shamed’ by his military academy supporters
RiotACT
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July 18, 2025
Angus Ross Robertson was found guilty in an ACT Supreme Court jury trial earlier this year. Photo: Albert McKnight. CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to sexual assault. A man sexually assaulted a fellow cadet at the Australian Defence Force...
Win a trip to Australia as Walkabout turns 30
BirminghamWorld
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July 16, 2025
Walkabout, the UK’s original Aussie sports bar, is turning 30, and to celebrate, it’s giving one lucky winner the chance to win the ultimate birthday gift: a trip for two to Australia! The milestone marks three decades of Walkabout bringing the...
Labor MP's new push for a sugar tax that will affect every Australian gains momentum
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 11:44 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 12:03 EDT, 16 July 2025 The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is seeking to tax Australia out of its dueling obesity and diabetes epidemics. A sugar tax could...
Backpacker Found Alive in Australian Bush After 12 Days–Surviving a Major Mistake
Good News Network
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July 16, 2025
Carolina Wilga at a local store where she was last seen before becoming missing – credit WA Police, handout A German backpacker lost for 12 days in the Australian outback has survived and spoken out regarding her traumatic experience. Carolina...
US immigration policy echoes approaches tried before in Australia, Britain and elsewhere
The New Zealand Herald
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July 16, 2025
They included countries where officials have not provided “diplomatic assurances” that migrants will be safe, and with as little as six hours’ notice. A Supreme Court ruling this month cleared the way for the policy. What is a ‘third country’?...
Australia's red wine glut likely to get worse
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 15, 2025
The Australian wine industry has been warned that the ongoing red wine glut could worsen. A recent global downturn in wine drinking, particularly reds, has leading to a global oversupply and years of low prices for some wine grape growers....