Eating out is now so deeply ingrained in Australian culture that even an economic crisis will not stop us dining outside the home, according to leading industry analyst, BIS Foodservice. What has changed,...

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has found life in its food retailing sector, highlighting the benefits of an improved range – including ‘national’ brands for the first time in some of...

Retail turnover declined in the month of February in all sectors, after rises in the previous two months as retail sales defied the downturn with the help of a robust food sector. Retail industry body,...

A Victorian Green plan to introduce a 10 cent returnable deposit on all drink bottles, can and cartons should be rolled out nationally, according to the Greens Sustainable Cities Spokesperson, Senator...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced it will not oppose Asahi’s $1.185 billion purchase of Cadbury’s Schweppes business in Australia. A conditional agreement between...

A new report from market researcher Mintel shows today’s adults rapidly switching from calorie-laden soft drinks to other, often lighter, beverages. From 2003 to 2008, Mintel estimates that the regular...

Businesses in the grocery supply chain can increase their competitive edge and reap other benefits by showcasing their approaches to sustainable packaging through an international study launched by UK-based...

Despite total Australian wine grape production being forecast to fall by 13 per cent to 1.6 million tonnes in 2008-09, the downward pressure on prices caused by an oversupply is expected to increase, according...

A Melbourne bakery has been fined $16,500 in the Melbourne Magistrates Court for underpaying four former employees a total of $12,000.The penalty follows legal action launched by the Federal Workplace...

Innovative “sticky notes”, which can be placed on the front page of newspapers to engage readers in a never-before-offered taste sampling advertising experience, could provide a welcome boost...