The Federal Government is planning to introduce a “Grown in Australia” label for packaged food but progress is stalling due to the number of people involved in the process, Agriculture Minister...

The annual Global 100: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list has featured nine companies that either manufacture or distribute consumer staples, two more than last year. Announced at the Economic...

Independent restaurant operators in the US are leading an emerging “kid-adult” fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers. Their menus target kids with smaller...

Groupe Danone has successfully completed the sale of its drinks subsidiary Frucor, based in New Zealand and Australia, to Japanese-based Suntory. The deal had been struck in October for an amount of over...

Drivers of flavours and ingredients in foodservice and retail are to include the downturn, health and wellness, and heightened consumer interest in environmentally friendly consumption decisions, according...

Woolworths has purchased upmarket online wine business Langton’s Fine Wines Auctions as they seek to further expand their online and liquor market presence. Australia’s largest supermarket...

Heinz Australia is undertaking a precautionary recall of Heinz Dijon Mustard Sauce With A Hint of Orange. A small batch of this product was incorrectly labelled and consequently does not declare the presence...

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke addressed a high-level meeting on global food security in Madrid last week, raising free trade and scientific research as key issues. Australia...

The world’s largest consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble, saw volumes drop as the downturn began to have an impact on their business in the December quarter, a possible sign of the impact...

Primo Smallgoods, Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer, has appeared in a Sydney court today to defend itself against claims of mislabelling. The NSW Food Authority has sought to prosecute...