Nestle has insisted that it will “vigorously” resist claims from Weight Watchers International that the Swiss food giant has infringed trademark rights.Weight Watchers filed a lawsuit in the...

A Senate inquiry report released yesterday has advised that the Container Deposit Legislation not proceed at this stage, a conclusion that was welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). The...

The Chief Executive of Sara Lee, Brenda Barnes, has sought to reassure investors that the company is making progress in their turnaround process as their share price fails to ignite excitement. Ms Branes...

The UK Food Standards Agency has launched a study into the consumer perceptions of Genetically Modified (GM) food amid assertions that it may not be possible to maintain a GM-free supply chain in coming...

A war of words is erupting between consumer group Choice and the leading representative of the major supermarket chains during a Senate inquiry into the failure of the GROCERYChoice website. GROCERYChoice,...

Once touted as a unique combination of high growth markets, the “BRIC” nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China have enjoyed varying fortunes during the great economic downturn of 2009. Many...

A compromise has been reached between food manufacturer Campbell’s Soup and workers at their factory in Shepparton. Work at the factory in Victoria came to a halt last Friday when employees launched...

Satisfaction with the major supermarket chains in Australia rose almost uniformly last month, with Coles the only chain to see a decline in satisfaction, according to the latest data from Roy Morgan. Coles...

Kirin Holdings has received approval from Lion Nathan shareholders for a multi-billion dollar takeover that will create the largest food and beverage group in Australia. Australia’s second-largest...

Cadbury chief executive Todd Stitzer overnight (16 September) defended the UK confectioner’s record, insisting the company had “delivered on its promises” and laid out its plans for further...