Bulk honey imports started during the millennium drought. Now at near-record levels beekeepers aren't happy
Beekeepers say cheap foreign honey is pushing prices down to unsustainable levels but importers say they are providing options to value-conscious shoppers.
Almost $10m of Sara Lee debt to creditors won't be paid, hurting small providers
The desserts manufacturer is in administration, but the company will not repay a "shocking amount of money" to its creditors.
Sara Lee bought by same family that saved Darrell Lea
Dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold after it went into voluntary administration last October.
Farmers relieved ACCC will investigate supermarkets but say problem goes beyond pricing
Farmers say the current food supply chain model is a "broken system" that gives supermarkets too much power and long-term solutions are needed.
Friends mix cultures, local ingredients for refreshing gazpacho
Two friends — one from Spain, the other from Mexico — find the perfect ingredients for cold tomato soup in Western Australia's Midwest.
Consumers may face more hot-chip potato shortages as heatwaves become more widespread
The humble vegetables are susceptible to storms, heavy rainfall and high temperatures. Frequent extreme weather events make the crop vulnerable.
Aussie lamb prices expected to rise in coming weeks following spike in saleyard sheep prices
After Australia's two largest supermarket chains were accused of delaying price reductions for lamb despite a plummet in saleyard prices, questions now turn to how long it will take for them to increase prices as the market improves.
Government threatens to pull 'all levers' to ensure supermarkets pass on cost savings, as grocery code review continues
The federal government says it will use all options available to make sure supermarkets are pricing goods fairly, as it announces a former Labor minister was quietly appointed before Christmas to continue the government's groceries probe.
Oyster farmers in NSW seek weather protection
The oyster industry has been the most valuable aquaculture industry in New South Wales for more than 100 years. However, recent weather events have threatened the industry - leading farmers to look to new ways to keep their businesses afloat.
Family businesses find sweet success in fruit and vegetable export market
What's in a name? When it comes to Bundaberg, plenty — and producers of everything from ginger beer to strawberries are capitalising on it.
A Tasmanian abattoir's licence to export calves has been suspended following animal welfare concerns
The federal government has partially suspended Tasmanian Quality Meats' export registration and placed several conditions on the business. Any decisions about domestic market supply is up to the Tasmanian government.
Families at this school know exactly where their Christmas hams come from
Parents in Lucindale, in South Australia's south-east, can just ask their children to find out how the pig that became their Christmas ham lived.
These watermelons are taking a little longer to grow due to fires, with heat still on for harvest workers
While Central Australia’s largest melon farm's yields have been affected by bushfire ash this year, these workers from Timor-Leste still have plenty of harvesting, and singing, ahead of them.
China lifts restrictions on Australian abattoirs as trade tensions ease
Analysts say the protracted bans were part of a campaign of economic punishment conducted by China against Australia due to political tensions.
Farmers 'get creative' with bonus incentives to keep key workers
As worker shortages worsen across Australia, some farmers are offering enticements such as cash bonuses, housing and food to retain prized employees.
Farmer angry over treatment of his animals in secret video says he was told by abattoir of 'horrible' activists
When farmer Matt Tack saw a video of his livestock being abused inside a Tasmanian abattoir, it was gut-wrenching — but when he raised his concerns with the facility "all we got was why these animal rights activists were horrible people".
More chicken and veg, less cow to feed — and save — the world, says UN at climate summit
Wealthy countries will need to cut the amount of red meat they eat if they're going to meet climate goals, according to a sustainable food road map launched at the UN climate summit in Dubai.
'Distressing' footage reveals alleged animal cruelty at Tasmanian abattoir
Tasmanian Primary Industries Minister Jo Palmer has labelled the footage as 'distressing' and vowed a strong government response.
'Never seen anything like this': Abattoir facing export suspension after footage released
The federal government issues a Tasmanian abattoir with a draft notice to suspend its export licence for a year after confronting footage obtained by animal rights activists raises questions about slaughter practices. WARNING: This story contains depictions of animals in distress.
Minister for food proposed as farmers seek accountability for 'avalanche of bad ideas'
A year-long parliamentary inquiry focused on the future of Australia's food security recommends introducing a minister for food among its 35 recommendations to the federal government.
Australia's largest canned vegetable producer is selling Thai corn in supermarkets
Simplot Australia, which owns brands including Edgell, says natural disasters have led to a shortage of Australian-grown vegetables, forcing it to look outside the country for supply.
'Cutting-edge' automation has this abattoir back in business, but will there be jobs for skilled workers?
A major upgrade to a southern New South Wales abattoir means the high-tech revamp will reduce the "labour skill component", but management says overall staff numbers will stay the same.
With Christmas just around the corner, these crustaceans are in high demand
A fourth-generation farmer says orders for yabbies are going gangbusters again this festive period, as people look for affordable seafood alternatives for Christmas lunch.
The 'soul-destroying' situation behind Australia's shrinking dairy industry
Do you know where your milk comes from? If you're in Queensland there's half a chance it's travelled through NSW and Victoria, possibly from a dairy up to 2,000 kilometres away.
Australian goat meat exports to China surge by 4,000 per cent in a year
Meat and Livestock Australia says the number of goats slaughtered in Australia has risen by almost 50 per cent since 2022 as China's appetite for the product continues to grow.