Print Guide Updates (2014 edition)

All information has been based on the sources referenced with a view to accuracy at time of printing, however, as is the nature of a guide such as this, changes become apparent almost immediately upon printing.

Updates to the 2014 Guide To Ethical Supermarket Shopping are listed below.

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Last updated Monday 16th Mar 2015

Page	Product Type	Brand	Company
14	Bread	Atlantic Bakery, Buttercup,... Wonder Wholemeal		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
15	Flat Bread	Helgas, Wonder Wraps		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
15	Flat Bread	Wattle Valley		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
16	Cake Mix	Donna Hay, Pavlova Magic, White Wings		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
16	Cooking Oil	Chefol, Crisco, ETA, Gold'nCanola		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
17	Flour & Bread Mix	Defiance, White Wings		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
17	Gravy & Stock	White Wings		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
20	Biscuits/Crackers	Peckish		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
21	Chips/Crisps	CCs, Cheezels, ...Samboy, Thins		Snack Brands Australia	PHL
The latest WWF Palm Oil Buyers' Scorecard was released in Nov 2013 (while our latest print guide was being printed!). As a result CCs maker Snack Brands Australia now receive a tick after significantly improving their score since WWF's 2011 scorecard.
21	Muesli Bars	Griffin's, Nice & Natural		Griffin's Foods (JG Summit)	PHL
In July 2014 Pacific Equity Partners sold its New Zealand snack foods business Griffin's Foods to Universal Robina Corp (URC), a leading food and beverage company in the Philippines for $NZ700 million ($650 million). Griffin's is NZ's largest snack foods company, while URC is part of one of Philippines' largest conglomerates, JG Summit Holdings.
24	Cheese	Mundella		Mundella Foods (Govt of China)	CHN
Chinese state-owned company Bright Foods acquired privately held WA cheese and yoghurt producer Mundella in Jan 2014. Mundella is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manassen Foods, which Bright Foods bought a 75% stake of in 2011.
24		Frymasta, Supafry		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
24	Cheese	Wattle Valley		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
27	Dips	Black Swan, Poseidon		Black Swan (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australia's third-largest dip brand, Black Swan, was acquired by Philippines-based food company Monde Nissin Corporation in Jun 2014 after being placed into receivership in 2013.
27	Ready to Eat Meals	ETA, Gold'nCanola,... Weight Watchers		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
27	Custard & Desserts	Bonta Divina		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
27	Dips	Peckish, Wattle Valley		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
27	Dips	Peckish, Wattle Valley		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
28	Milk	Harvey Fresh		Harvey Fresh (Lactalis)	FRA
Family-owned Western Australian fruit juice and dairy processor Harvey Fresh was sold to Italian dairy group, Parmalat for $120m in April 2014. Parmalat is 83% owned by French dairy giant Lactalis, who bought Australia's Jindi Cheese last year.
29	Yoghurt	five:am		five:am (PZ Cussons)	UK
PZ Cussons acquired Australian organic yoghurt makers five:am in August 2014. This follows PZ Cussons' acquisition of premium baby food brand, Rafferty's Garden in July 2013.
29	Yoghurt	Black Swan		Black Swan (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australia's third-largest dip brand, Black Swan, was acquired by Philippines-based food company Monde Nissin Corporation in Jun 2014 after being placed into receivership in 2013.
29	Smallgoods	Hans, Mayfair, Primo, Weight Watchers		Primo Smallgoods (JBS)	BRA
Australia's largest fresh meats processor, JBS Australia has signed a $1.45 billion deal to acquire Primo Group, the largest ham, bacon and smallgoods producer in Australia and New Zealand. The sale is subject to regulatory approvals. JBS Australia is part of JBS, the largest animal protein processing company in the world.
30		Cornwells, ETA, Holbrooks, ... Praise		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
31	Tomato/BBQ Sauce	ETA		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
31	Vinegar	Cornwells		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
31	Pasta Sauce	Paul Newman's Own		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
31	Salad Dressing/Mayonnaise	ETA, Paul Newman's Own, Praise		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
32	Chocolate	Ernest Hillier, Hillier's, Newman's		Ernest Hillier (Hilco)	USA
32	Chocolate	Darrell Lea		Darrell Lea (Quinn Family)
32	Chocolate	Whitman's		Russell Stover (Lindt)	SWI
33	Sweets & Lollies	Darrell Lea, Ricci		Darrell Lea (Quinn Family)
35	Pudding & Custard	Pavlova Magic, White Wings		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
37	Coconut Water	Nudie		Nudie (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
40	Juice & Fruit Drinks	Harvey Fresh		Harvey Fresh (Lactalis)	FRA
Family-owned Western Australian fruit juice and dairy processor Harvey Fresh was sold to Italian dairy group, Parmalat for $120m in April 2014. Parmalat is 83% owned by French dairy giant Lactalis, who bought Australia's Jindi Cheese last year.
40	Juice & Fruit Drinks	Nudie, Rosie		Nudie (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
42	Coffee	Gloria Jeans		Gloria Jeans (Retail Food Group)
Retail Food Group (RFG) bought Gloria Jean's for $163.5 million in Oct 2014. RFG is one of Australia's largest retail food brand managers, franchisors and wholesale coffee roasters. RFG owns the Donut King, Brumby's Bakery, Michel's Patisserie, bb's cafe, Esquires, The Coffee Guy, Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen and Crust Gourmet Pizza franchise systems.
43	Tea	Tasty		Menora Foods (Monde Nissin)	PHL
Australian food companies Nudie, Black Swan and Menora Foods are all now owned by Philippines food company Monde Nissin after the company acquired family-owned dip and cracker company Menora Foods in March 2015 for around $55 million, a month after buying Nudie Juices for around $80 million and less than a year after buying dip maker Black Swan for about $115 million.
44	Ice Cream	Connoisser, Drumstick...Peters		Peters Ice Cream (PAI Partners)	UK
Peters Ice Cream is back in European hands after being acquired by Europe's largest ice cream manufacturer, R&R Ice Cream. Nestle bought Peters in 1995 and sold the business to Australia's Pacific Equity Partners in 2012.
44	Frozen Pastry	Pampas		Goodman Fielder (Wilmar/First Pacific)	SGP
Australia's biggest food manufacturer, Goodman Fielder was delisted from the ASX in March 2015 when it was acquired for $1.3 billion by Asian agribusiness giant Wilmar International and Hong Kong investment company First Facific. Wilmar controls over half of Australia's sugar industry and is the world's largest palm oil trading company.
46	Health Bars	Nice & Natural		Griffin's Foods (JG Summit)	PHL
49	Mexican	CCs		Snack Brands Australia	PHL
The latest WWF Palm Oil Buyers' Scorecard was released in Nov 2013 (while our latest print guide was being printed!). As a result CCs maker Snack Brands Australia now receive a tick after significantly improving their score since WWF's 2011 scorecard.
71	Dog Food	Black Hawk		Black Hawk Pet Care (EBOS)	NZL
New Zealand based health and animal care products maker Ebos Group acquired Australian premium pet food business BlackHawk in Oct 2014. This follows EBOS' acquisitions of pharmaceutical firm Symbion in 2013 and animal care business Masterpet in 2011.

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Page	Product Type	Brand	Company
20	Biscuits/Crackers	Dick Smith, Paradise, Veri Deli, Vive, White Wings		Paradise (Green's Foods)
Green's General Foods is to become the largest Australian-owned biscuit manufacturer, after buying Goodman Fielder's biscuit business for $17 million in Jan 2014. Goodman Fielder paid $80 million for Paradise Foods in Mar 2008.
62	Dental Care	White Glo		WhiteGlo