Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported a 2.2% lift in sales in August, moderating after a 4.3 per cent rise in July. By segment, their American sales were up by 1.7%, European sales rose 3.5% and...

Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has insisted the US food giant does not need to offload assets amid speculation over how the company would fund a second, higher bid for Cadbury. Some industry...

A natural sweetener made from the stevia plant could have a major impact in the food and beverage market. The plant-based sugar substitute is increasingly being used by food and beverage companies –...

Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards scheme has helped boost sales at Australia’s largest supermarket chain, according to its Chief Executive. Michael Luscombe, speaking at a corporate breakfast earlier...

A new recycling initiative was launched today at the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Queensland, marking the beginning of a national rollout that is expected to result in hundreds of tonnes of beverage...

The Fair Work Ombudsman is prosecuting the operator of a Darwin take-away food outlet for allegedly underpaying a young employee almost $25,000. The national pay protector has launched legal action Fortcrest...

The UK’s largest retailer has enlisted the assistance of a former shoplifter in order to tackle the issue of theft in the grocery stores. Tesco’s Eyes Wide Open campaign uses a training video...

Metcash today announced that its liquor division, Australian Liquor Marketers, would cease supplying Woolworths subsidiary ALH Group in Queensland when its existing supply contract ends on 30 June 2010....

The Fine Food Australia award winners were announced on Monday night, with Foods Pacific Limited and Rubens Fine Foods sharing the prize for Best New Australian Retail Product.Australia’s largest...

Australian retail sales fell in July, led down by a softer performance from the food retail sector. The restaurant, takeaway food and café sector posted another improved performance, however, in a sign...