The latest research conducted by independent market analyst Datamonitor has found that more than three-quarters of Australians are placing greater importance on maintaining or improving their health. A...

Tea prices reached record levels this year but should ease in 2010 as weather patterns returned to normal in the main tea-producing regions of Asia and Africa, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization...

Mintel reports that chocolate sales around the world have busted through the recession, as consumers looked to comfort food to overcome their economic worries. In China and the Ukraine-two countries not...

What will be the effects of predicted temperature increases on fruit crops in the future? How will climate policies like the federal government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme affect...

In spite of the global downturn, 2009 turned out to be an eventful year for the food industry. Economic recovery, albeit a slow and slightly faltering one, should bring equally if not more interesting...

American-based market researchers have shone light on some of the emerging trends that surfaced in the world’s largest consuming country, highlighting possible opportunities for Australian food industry...

San Miguel Corporation has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Cospak Group. Based in Sydney, Australia, the Cospak Group is the largest packaging trading firm in Australasia – San...

Australian Food News wishes all our readers a happy Christmas and a very enjoyable, prosperous and safe new year! We will be still operating during the Christmas break – albeit with limited staff...

ASX-listed dairy firm Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has received another approach from their suitor, while a new player has entered the mix – potentially fuelling a bidding war. WCB first received...

The world’s largest food manufacturer has suspended operations at its dairy plant in Zimbabwe due to safety concerns. Nestlé decided in October to sever ties with farms owned by Grace Mugabe –...