The European Union is looking into a proposal to introduce a minimum text size for information on food packaging. The proposal is one of a number from the European Commission that the European Parliament...

An international team of scientists has found that the polyphenol content of fruits has been underestimated, making fruit a healthier option than previously believed. Polyphenol content in fruits usually...

Maryborough Sugar Factory, the only publicly listed pure sugar company in Australia, has announced a $90.4 million bid for Tully Sugar. The news comes just over three months since merger talks, which begun...

Archie Norman’s role with Wesfarmers has been expanded beyond his current position as a consultant on the Coles turnaround, the conglomerate explained today. The man credited with reviving the flagging...

According to latest shopper research from international food and grocery expert IGD, 55 per cent of shoppers would like to know more about the environmental impact of food and grocery products, with forty...

Australia’s largest supermarket chain has today announced a record profit of $1.835 billion, up 12.8 per cent on last year. The company, which announced a move into the hardware sector this week,...

A new American study has presented a view of potential strategies for manufacturers and retailers in the wake of higher customer acceptance of private label goods. The research, “Private Label 2009:...

A Food Authority survey of sushi outlets in NSW has found Sushi safety standards the highest they have been in years. “The survey found that 98 per cent of products were microbiologically safe, and...

The prospect of ice-cream kept at an ambient temperature to make it more carbon friendly is reportedly being looked into by the world’s largest ice-cream maker, but they have no plans to introduce...

Britain’s largest retailer has enlisted a team of six weather experts to assist them in stocking the most suitable products for the prevailing weather. The company is confident that, by being better...