Albanese claims victory in Vegemite fight as Canada concedes spread poses ‘low’ risk to humans

Prime minister said his government had lobbied Canada to reconsider ruling that cafe could not import Vegemite

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Anthony Albanese has claimed victory in Australia's Vegemite-gate" trade stoush with Canada, which has relented and allowed a Toronto-based cafe owner to sell the spread after initially ruling it did not comply with local food laws.

Speaking at a press conference in Sydney on Saturday morning, holding up a jar of Vegemite, the prime minister declared he had achieved a win for Australian industry" after his government's discussions with the Canadian government.

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