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Australian Retailer of the Year Awards 2012
(BRW Magazine) 05/04/12
Aussie Farmers Direct has just been named as finalists in the Australian Retailer of the Year Awards 2012 in two categories; 'Innovation in Retail' and 'Best Customer Experience of the Year'.
The winners will be announced 16 May 2012.
The Hunger Games - Part 1
(ABC News 'Landline') 01/04/12
It's estimated world food production will need to double by 2050. That of course has massive implications for land and water use, as well as the role of chemicals, fertilisers and new technologies such as GM foods.
Kerry Staight prepared this special report for 'Landline', looking at the threat of food security and the need to develop sustainable strategies to feed a hungry world.
Fresh Gourmet Meals’ Winner Announced
(Aussie Farmers Direct) 14/03/12
To lauch our Fresh Gourmet Meals we asked customers to tell us how the new range would save them time and offered the for the chance to WIN $150 credit on their Aussie Farmers Direct account.
Congratulations to "Superexpressmum" who was the lucky winner with this comment:
"These meals save time as the shopping, healthy choices & preparation is done. Another bonus is delivery to my door! Bliss for a busy mum!"
Hi-5 Competition Winners Announced
(Aussie Farmers Direct) 14/03/12
Aussie Farmers Direct recently ran a competition on our Facebook page
For those who missed out on the show, tickets are still available, please click here for performance times and tickets, and congratulations to the following winners:
Show Ticket Winners: D.Birks (ACT), A.Veldon (NSW), H.Peter (VIC), K.Jackson (WA), R.Sparrow (SA).
DVD Winners: A.Hurley (QLD), B.McConnell (ACT), C.Robertson (NSW), F.Wuatai (NSW), I.Rumble (ACT), J.Stevens (QLD), K.Redpath (VIC), L.Bardsley (VIC), M.Blanch (SA), V.Wood (WA).
Suppliers Refer Coles, Woolies to ACCC
(Sydney Morning Herald) 06/03/12
Suppliers to Australia's two dominant supermarket chains have complained to the consumer watchdog about ''unconscionable conduct'' by Coles and Woolworths.
The chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Rod Sims, told the Herald yesterday the commission had had ''approaches from suppliers relating to allegations about the behaviour of the supermarkets''. read full article...
Coke Loses its Fizz in Battle of the Margins with Woolies
(Sydney Morning Herald) 05/03/12
If Coke doesn't have the brand power to stare down Australia's largest retailer, Woolworths, who does?
That is the question being asked across Australia's retail sector after Coca-Cola Amatil (CCL) released its full-year results, offering a clearer picture of its costly battle with Woolworths over profit margins in supermarket aisles. read full article...
More NSW Farms Being Sold Overseas
(The Sunday Telegraph) 26/02/2012
FOREIGN countries are "secretly" buying up large chunks of NSW farmland by establishing shelf companies, trust funds, and extended settlements to avoid scrutiny.
More than 800,000ha of prime and fertile land, from Moree in the north to Deniliquin in the south, is foreign owned, with Korea's Ho Myoung Farm company the largest stakeholder with 500,000ha. read full article...
Aussie Farmers Direct Rank In 2012 BRW Awards
(BRW Magazine) 22/02/2012
Aussie Farmers Direct is thrilled to announce that once again we achieved a great result in the BRW Fast Franchises 2012 awards, ranking 8th on 'Fastest-Growing Franchises by Revenue' and 11th on 'Fastest-Growing Franchises by Outlets'.
The 2012 BRW Fast Franchises list ranks franchises according to their average annual turnover growth over three years. Companies on this year’s list have not only proved their resilience and willpower during challenging times, they have increased their revenue and have continued to build on the growing Australian franchises sector. read full article...
Dob in your Supermarket, ACCC Tells Suppliers
(The Sydney Morning Herald) 21/02/2012
THE head of the competition watchdog has urged whistleblowers to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing by the supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths.
The chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Rod Sims, warned the supermarkets that he had made it a priority to uncover possible abuses of market power after receiving fresh allegations in the past six months. read full article...
