SPAR Australia, a growing supermarket chain and distributor of grocery products, has recently launched their first concept store in Deception Bay as they press on with plans to expand their global retail...

Two Australian companies are hopeful that today’s launch of a new form of natural sugar will boost the sugar industry and offer a healthier option to manufacturers and consumers. The product, LoGiCane,...

A parliamentary committee has today urged the Senate to pass the controversial alcopops tax hike, despite admitting it was unsure if the measure had any impact on binge drinking since being introduced...

New research from the UK has found that consumers are as keen to buy “green” as ever before, with 62% of consumers saying environmental concerns influence their purchasing decisions ‘the...

On World Consumer Rights Day 2009, held yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reminded the food and beverage industry that its marketing must be accurate and truthful. “It...

Bartter Enterprises has launched a new range of products that extends their Steggles brand beyond the domain of poultry products. The company considers the expansion of the range to be a key step in broadening...

The latest survey of wine drinkers commissioned by the UK’s Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA) shows consumers are continuing to cut back spending on wine, with over a third either buying...

The Coca-Cola Company has decided against pursuing a counter offer for Schweppes, paving the way for Cadbury’s A$1.185 billion deal with Asahi Breweries to proceed. Cadbury announced last night that...

Dairy firm National Foods could be facing charges in Tasmania under the Public Health Act after being investigated for allegedly failing to inform health authorities after finding a pathogen in one of...

Costco has commenced a major campaign to recruit 225 workers for its Docklands store, which is now expected to open five months ahead of schedule. Costco Australia Manager, Patrick Noone, said the company...