MMI grants pass review, were politicised – Husic

The industry minister Ed Husic has announced that the government’s examination of Modern Manufacturing Initiative grants has concluded and that announced grants will now be actioned. Husic said that the review showed the 68 grants were all supported by an independent Assessment Committee and the processes adhered to the publicly available Grant Opportunity Guidelines. He…

Most people self medicating with illicit cannabis

While manufacturers are investing to increase legal production of medicinal cannabis products, most Australians are still self-medicating with illicit cannabis, according to a study by the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative. The third Cannabis as Medicine Survey (CAMS20) did find, however that numbers accessing prescription products have risen dramatically. The study of 1,600 people using…

Maggie Beer slims down, moves online

Maggie Beer achieved close to $100 million in sales for the year ended June 30 as its e-commerce and Hampers & Gifts Australia powered its latest results. The Tanunda, Barossa Valley company, which is divesting itself of its two dairy company assets which underperform the Maggie Beer brand, reported $10.3 million in trading EBITDA on…