The world’s leading wine and spirits brands have grown in value over the past 12 months as consumers search for the safety of respected brands. Intangible Business, a brand valuation consultancy,...

PepsiCo announced overnight that it would sue Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) and some of its directors. The news comes in the wake of PBG, Pepsi’s largest bottler, declining a takeover proposal from...

Parliament will resume earlier than usual today as the Federal Government endeavours to push through their controversial alcopops tax. The tax on ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages has been collected for...

Leading representatives from the European food chain and the European Commission have joined forces to launch the European Food Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Round Table. “There is...

As private label continues to take share away from national brands, a Nielsen analyst has identified a number of simple ways for manufacturers to limit the private label threat. Tom Pirovano, Director...

Woolworths is continuing to work with a Tasmanian supplier of pork charged with animal cruelty. The supermarket chain has responded in the wake of footage shot by animal welfare activist, Emma Haswell,...

McDonald’s has announced another strong rise in global comparable sales as cost-conscious diners continue to frequent the fast-food restaurant. “By continuing to provide the menu variety and...

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has today announced a number of changes to its Board of Directors, including the resignation of their besieged Chairman. David Karpin, Chairman, stepped down from the...

With speculation rife that beer and wine will be subjected to tax hikes in the upcoming budget, the Australian Winemakers Federation has expressed fears about the future for the sector. CEO Stephen Strachan...

Lion Nathan today announced that it had signed an Implementation Agreement with Kirin Holdings for Kirin’s $3.5b takeover. Late last month the Lion Board accepted a $12.22 per share offer by Kirin...