Australia Celebrates End to ‘Vegemite-Gate’ After Product Back on Shelves in Toronto

Australia Celebrates End to ‘Vegemite-Gate’ After Product Back on Shelves in Toronto
Vegemite are sold at a supermarket in Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2017. The Canadian Press/AP-Rod McGuirk
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Canada and Australia have shaken hands to end a potential diplomatic dust-up over a yeast-based spread that many Aussies like on toast and crackers.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team on Saturday for helping end “Vegemite-gate” and ensuring a Toronto café can once again have jars of the product back on its shelves, calling the trade issue a win for Australian industry.