Coles cleared of predatory pricing in Australia Monday, October 3, 2011 Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission has ruled that Coles, with 741 stores the second-largest grocery chain in Australia, was neither breaching competition rules nor employing predatory pricing practices when it slashed the price of its house brand milk to $1 a litre earlier this year.To the contrary, chair Graeme Samuel ruled that price reductions benefited consumers. Less happy, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, were dairy farmers fearful for the future of their industry and the rural politicians who represented them."On the evidence we've gathered over the last six months it seems most milk processors pay the same farm gate price to dairy farmers, irrespective of whether it is intended to be sold as branded or house brand milk," Samuel said.Coles has 35 per cent of the Australian grocery and liquor market, behind Woolworths Supermarkets with 40 per cent, according to the Herald in 2007. Ironically, Coles started in 1914 as a farm co-op. BF Ethanol corn use surpasses feed for first time in U.S. More packaged milk for Asia
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Thursday, July 17, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario Funds 28 Agri Food Research Projects Thursday, July 17, 2025 Ontario has announced $5.4 million in funding for 28 innovative research projects at the University of Guelph, aiming to protect farmers, enhance the food supply chain, and foster environmental sustainability. This investment comes from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness... Read this article online
Boost Crop Yields with Smart Fertilization Thursday, July 17, 2025 Soil testing is a valuable tool for managing crop nutrition, especially in Ontario where nutrient levels play a crucial role in crop yields. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFA), fertilizer recommendations based on soil test results can vary depending on... Read this article online
HJV Equipment Now Full-Line PTx Trimble Dealer Thursday, July 17, 2025 HJV Equipment is thrilled to announce its designation as a full-line PTx Trimble dealer. This strategic move enhances the company’s capability to offer advanced precision agriculture technology, catering to the growing needs of modern farmers. As part of this expansion, HJV Equipment... Read this article online
Ontario Tender Fruit Season off to a Strong Start Monday, July 14, 2025 Ontario's 2025 tender fruit and table grape season is off to a promising start reports the Ontario Tender Fruit and Fresh Grape Growers. While the weather may be too hot for some farmers, it has has been ideal for producing a sweet and juicy crop. A cooler-than-usual spring delayed the... Read this article online