Major Australian Food Brands Caught Selling Chinese Tomatoes as Domestic Produce
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Consumer deception about origin and potential forced-labor sourcing from Xinjiang raises serious questions about supply-chain transparency, labeling accuracy, and brand accountability in a market where "Australian-grown" commands both price premium and consumer trust.
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