The damage bill for fruit and vegetable growers in Victoria is estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, after a heatwave crippled the state last week. President of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s...

Lion Nathan’s November offer for Coca-Cola Amatil remains on the table, as talks between The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Lion Nathan’s major shareholder continue. Coca-Cola Amatil today updated...

An investigation by leading consumer group Choice has discovered that popular diet plans and products often fall short of what they promise. A damning undercover survey of diet plans and products offered...

The latest ABS retail data has shown food retailers had their best ever festive season, with this year’s December sales 7.7 per cent higher than corresponding figures last year. Cafés, restaurants...

An American survey has discovered the items consumers are most likely to cutback on, with fast-food one of the most “untouchable” categories. The survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found that...

Leaders of consumer goods companies are losing confidence in their ability to boost revenues in the current climate. The figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers Annual CEO Survey highlight a reduction in...

Dymocks, Australia’s second largest bookseller, has acquired an 80% stake in the Australian owned and operated Healthy Habits sandwich bar franchise as they seek to diversify their business. Katherine...

The Federal Government is planning to introduce a “Grown in Australia” label for packaged food but progress is stalling due to the number of people involved in the process, Agriculture Minister...

The annual Global 100: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list has featured nine companies that either manufacture or distribute consumer staples, two more than last year. Announced at the Economic...

Independent restaurant operators in the US are leading an emerging “kid-adult” fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers. Their menus target kids with smaller...