Former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman, Allan Fels has warned that town planning laws are currently a “tragedy for consumers” and suggests that action needs to...

As time-pressed workers try to cut costs and eat healthier, carried lunches are becoming increasingly popular in the American workplace, according to a new study from The NPD Group – a leading market...

For the first time, retailers, media, advertisers, food & drink manufacturers, fitness and healthcare companies partner with Government in the quest to fight against obesity. The industry consortium,...

According to Laurent Michoud, of National Starch Food Innovation Europe, the future of food labelling will involve the reduction of confusion for consumers by providing clearer labels for them to peruse. Speaking...

The organisers of next week’s trucking industry shutdown, which could have a significant impact on food supplies, should abandon their plans if they cannot guarantee the safety of drivers who are...

Marks & Spencer announced yesterday that it has achieved an 80% reduction in the total number of food carrier bags used since the UK-wide launch of carrier bag charging in early May. The company reports...

EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has today published its final scientific opinion on the implications of animal cloning on food safety, animal health and welfare and the environment. EFSA’s...

The Romeo family has walked away from the IGA Retailer of the Year Awards with the top honour. The awards, held this week on the Gold Coast, recognised the leading grocers within the IGA network and were...

A multi-country study into the future of retailing reveals technology’s potential impact on how consumers shop and how retailers engage their customers. The new research suggests that, among Canadian...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved the proposed bid for Dairy Farmers by National Foods and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, but raised concerns regarding the Parmalat SpA and...