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Australia's Vegemite gets 1st makeover in 85 years

Jun. 15, 2009
The iconic Australian vegetable spread Vegemite is getting a makeover. Kraft Foods announced Sunday that a creamier variation of the product would be on store shelves July 5 alongside the original, which has been a staple in pantries Down Under almost since...
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Aussies can't get Vegemite spread in U.S.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- An Australian living in Canada claims he was recently questioned at the U.S. border about whether he was bringing any Vegemite into the country.

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa