Nestlé, a world leading food manufacturer, is now attempting to create scientifically based foods to assist consumers in leading healthier lives. The Nestlé Research Center will work in combination with...

The Federal Budget, announced on May 13, has changed legislation to ensure that workplace lunches can no longer be considered a salary sacrifice. Paying for lunch with pre-tax money has, not surprisingly,...

The issues of food and health, the environment and food inflation formed the core themes of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) President’s speech at the recent FDF President’s Dinner held...

The 2008 Vogue Entertainment + Travel produce awards were announced earlier this week at Sydney’s Aria restaurant. The awards, chosen by a leading group of chefs, food writers and broadcasters, are...

Amidst global concern about potential food shortages and skyrocketing food prices, the biofuels debate has become heated. Many have been blaming the use of food for fuel as a key reason for the escalating...

The Federal Government is attempting to sharpen the teeth of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with an increase in funding of $45.2 million over the next four years. The bulk of the funding...

A popular Sunshine Coast shopping centre has been purchased by a mystery buyer. Colonial First State Global Management has sold the Noosa Fair Shopping Centre for $41.75 million to a “private investor”...

The Federal Budget was delivered on May 13 to a mixed response as the Government seeks to exhibit a fiscally conservative attitude to the Australian economy. There was consequently a mix of good and bad...

A survey published yesterday by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has ignited concern about the safety of European commercial turkey meat for human consumption. The report, completed by an EFSA...

The Federal Budget always has great implications on businesses and provided below is a number of opinions from select industry groups. Australian Retailers Association The peak industry group in Australia’s...