Earlier this week a Federal Government commissioned taskforce relayed the results of research into preventative health strategies, providing an insight into the possible future of regulation for food and...

The New South Wales Government is planning on removing two energy drinks with very high caffeine levels from sale. Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said the two products reportedly have up to...

West Australian Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today opened a new state-of-the-art strawberry packing house and launched a new variety of strawberry in Wanneroo.Mr Redman said it was a little...

Allied Brands, one of Australia’s largest food brand franchisers, has announced the appointment of Sean Corbin to the post of Chief Financial Officer. The company, which recently reported a profit...

Western Australia-based manufacturer, Harvey Fresh, has recalled one batch of milk from supermarkets in response to claims of a ‘metallic’ taste. The move was made as a precaution following...

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven has launched two food concept stores in Melbourne and Sydney as part of plans to roll out the new food focussed outlet across all 7-Eleven stores in the country, according...

The NSW Government is warning of a crackdown on energy drink sales to children in the wake of cases of overconsumption. Five year 7 students from Sydney’s western suburbs reportedly suffered side...

Australia’s largest independent grocery wholesaler and distributor, Metcash, has reached agreement for the supply of grocery and liquor products to the 45 supermarkets (and 8 aligned liquor stores)...

Global bottled water consumption advanced 4.5 per cent to 218 billion litres in 2008, according to a new report from drinks consultancy Zenith International. Growth of relatively low per person consumption...

The media watchdog’s decision not to ban food and beverage advertising under new children’s TV standards has been welcomed by the nation’s leading organisation representing food and grocery...