The UK’s Food Standards Agency has today published revised, voluntary salt reduction targets for industry to meet by 2012 – offering more challenging targets to the food industry. The revision...

New research has cast concern over the sodium content of pizzas, with 94% of pizzas sold in Australia reportedly “overloaded with salt”. The pizza with the highest sodium was found by The George...

The ever lucrative seniors market is growing, presenting food and beverage marketers with a major opportunity. Access to significant liquid capital ensures seniors are likely to ‘upgrade’...

New research carried out with the assistance of supermarket operators has shone a light on the changes the sector has made in the United States in response to a more financially stricken consumer. The...

Parmalat SpA has reported a resilient first quarter result in Australia as growth in the yoghurt and flavoured milk sectors spurred sales. In Australia, the makers of Pauls and Vaalia saw net revenues...

An Australia-wide drink container deposit system is being considered by the Federal Government, with Family First and the Greens both pushing for legislation similar to that seen in South Australia. The...

Patties Foods, the Australian makers of Four ‘n Twenty pies, has reported “unforseen delays” in their attempts to find a suitable Chairman following the resignation of Peter Kempen in...

Grocery stores have become hunting grounds for healthful, functional foods and beverages that offer distinct wellness advantages beyond basic nutrition, according to a new American report* from Packaged...

Woolworths is looking for a swift expansion of their Thomas Dux upmarket grocery chain with Wednesday’s purchase of Macro Wholefoods but will the competition regulator block it? A deal was struck...

Coles is looking to mothers to help reinvigorate their relationship with customers. The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that the chain has engaged a panel of over 1000 mothers to test the quality and...