Australia’s food safety regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), has today announced a number of proposed changes to current food laws and is welcoming the views of any individual...

A new online service released in the US is set to improve information exchange between retailers/wholesalers and suppliers about food and product recalls and withdrawals. Named Rapid Recall Exchange, the...

Today, the global economy is showing glimmers of stabilising, energy prices have receded, and food prices are increasing at a much slower rate, but the growth of private brands continues, creating strong...

A new nutrition and healthy eating guide released by the CSIRO will help Australian children to enjoy a more balanced and nutritious diet, according to the nation’s leading organisation representing...

Water resources are not capable of making the northern regions of Australia the new food bowl of South-East Asia, according to a new study from the CSIRO. There has been great hope for northern Australia...

A new study from the UK has suggested that British supermarkets are more often rounding up their prices to the nearest pound, breaking away from one of the traditional tricks of the trade. Price comparison...

It’s stevia’s year. All-natural and calorie-free, stevia is poised to become the “holy grail” of sweeteners, according to the latest report from market researchers Mintel. Since...

The Heart Foundation Tick has netted its first five star chef, with northern Sydney gourmet chain Pizzacutters launching six Tick approved pizzas today.Co-founder of Pizzacutters, Sam Lumbroso, was a five...

The Dannon Company, American-based subsidiary of French dairy group Danone, has announced the US$35 million (A$40.6m) settlement of a class action lawsuit regarding alleged misleading advertising for its...

Key elements of the EU food industry should be exempt from plans to auction carbon dioxide emissions permits from 2013, the European Commission has said. The EU executive has unveiled a draft list of businesses...