Belgium’s second-largest supermarket chain, Delhaize, has placed a halt on orders of around 300 Unilever products following a break-down in pricing negotiations. The consumer goods giant, which reported...

The controversial legislation to raise taxes on alcopops by 70 per cent has been introduced to Parliament, almost a year after the Federal Government started collecting the extra taxes.The Government raised...

Just a hint of the tantalising smell of a bucket of hot chips is often enough to whet consumer appetites. But just what it is about the aroma of one of the western world’s favourite foods?The appeal...

The effects of the global economic crisis are set to create downward pressure on retail food prices as ‘tail-end ripple effects’ of high commodity prices subside and manufacturers battle for...

The Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement is set to come into force on 6 March, 2009, allowing a host of Australian exporters a greater opportunity to enter a growing market. The Minister for Trade Simon...

World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy is coming to Australia for the 2009 ABARE Outlook conference, a decision that highlights the importance of Australia’s role in the future of...

Valentine’s Day is still expected to provide the usual boost to a number of food sectors, although those choosing to dine out may find it easier to get a table than in recent years. Couples are likely...

Coles will donate this Friday’s (13 Feb) profits from its 750 stores nationally to the Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund in partnership with the Red Cross, as Australian companies continue...

Lower-income shoppers are increasing in number around the world, with the latest American-based research from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) revealing that these consumers represent an enormous opportunity...

Farm Pride, Australia’s largest egg producer, has donated a truck load of eggs to several CFA drop off points in bush fire affected areas. The eggs, which total more than 7000 dozen, will be used...