KFC franchisees in the US have initiated court proceedings against the owner of the KFC brand over a debate as to the direction of their marketing campaigns. The world’s most famous provider of fried...

In its second response statement to the Kraft takeover bid, confectioner Cadbury had continued to criticise the offer, arguing that it’s even more unattractive now than when it was made. The UK-based...

Wine company Constellation Brands has reported a four per cent decline in sales for the third quarter and 47 per cent decline in net profit as trying conditions in the wine industry force a restructure...

Chinese food processor Bright Food has approached Australia’s largest sugar firm regarding the possibility of a takeover. Bright said in a statement today that they had approached the ASX-listed...

A New York City-led partnership of cities, states and national health organizations in America has unveiled its proposed targets to guide a voluntary reduction of salt levels in packaged and restaurant...

The Ingham chicken processing factory at Somerville, south east of Melbourne, has been ravaged by fire, although the blaze was brought under control last night. The Country Fire Authority had warned residents...

Dutch brewer Heineken is set to expand their global operations with the purchase of one of the largest beer businesses in Latin America. The company will buy the beer division of Mexico-based Fomento Económico...

Fast-food chain McDonald’s has announced that Don Thompson, currently President of McDonald USA, has been elected to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer, with oversight responsibility...

Ferrero, the Italian confectioner linked to a possible counter-bid for Cadbury, has insisted it is still mulling whether to launch a raid on the Dairy Milk maker and said the company is looking at “all...

G’Day USA: Australia Week 2010 has begun with events for a wide range of sectors being held in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Diego. Now in its seventh year, the celebration of all...