The new Chief Executive of Not Quite Right (NQR), a Victorian supermarket clearance outlet that entered voluntary administration in May, has outlined what went wrong for the company in a television interview...

UK confectioner Cadbury has informed Kraft of their decision to knock back a surprise takeover offer from the US-based manufacturer. The world’s second largest manufacturer and owner of the Vegemite...

New research from the UK has suggested that emulsions containing up to 60 per cent water could see the introduction of low-fat chocolate formulations. University of Birmingham researchers were able to...

Minister Responsible for Fisheries in Victoria, Joe Helper, has commended the top shelf of Victoria’s seafood crop as the state’s seafood industry celebrated its annual award night last week.Attending...

Flavour is supreme and some health conscious consumers that turn to lower sodium foods may have difficulty enjoying the healthier versions of their favorite foods. However, Japanese researchers suggest...

Fonterra has advised that a public share listing will not be part of the capital structure consultation to begin shortly with farmer shareholders. The news comes after great speculation regarding a possible...

The Franchised Food Company (FFCo) has continued its expansion with the purchase of the 87-strong Cold Rock chain of ice-cream outlets. Melbourne-based businessman Stan Gordon, the owner of FFCo, settled...

Metcash management have told shareholders that they anticipate meeting guidance in the current financial year as first quarter sales meet expectations. Chairman Carlos Dos Santos said at yesterday’s...

7-Eleven will present food manufacturer Kraft Foods with the company’s 2008 Retailer Initiative Award at its Business Partners Dinner next week in the US. 7-Eleven bestow the annual honour to its...

Australian muesli maker Carman’s Fine Foods has secured US distribution for three of its muesli bar lines. The company, which started selling its muesli in the US last year, has received its first...