Consumer cut backs on discretionary spending have been well documented over the past year, but how has the economic downturn affected the simple Australian family dinner? New research from leading parenting site www.kidspot.com.au, together with www.bestrecipes.com.au and www.birth.com.au, has revealed insights into the changes made in food preparation, takeaway purchases and dining habits due to the economic conditions. The recent survey of over 5,000 Australian families across the 3 female-skewed... ...Read more »

Nearly 40% of Aussie mums are raising fussy eaters – a problem that’s costing time, money and extra effort in the kitchen, the Nestlé National Voice of Aussie Mums* survey has found. The survey of 16,597 mothers by the world’s largest food group also discovered that mothers still take on more than their fair share of cooking duties, a vital piece of information for food marketers. Around two in every five (41%) Australian mums have to cook two or three meals each night to ensure... ...Read more »