American-based retailer Costco has poured another $25 million into their Australian operations to go with over $80 million spent last year, according to accounts obtained by The Age. The company opened...

The price trend of food commodities has been broadly upwards this year, but prices continue to show significant volatility, according to the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index. During September 2009, the Westpac-NFF...

Tesco, the largest retailer in the UK, has opened the first completely self-service outlet in Britain as retailers around the world continue to look at self-service checkouts as a means to reduce costs. The...

In a report published on Friday, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has shown that intake of trans fatty acids (TFAs) from manufactured sources has declined in the Australian and New Zealand...

Dairy group Danone has reported sales growth of 2.4% on a like-for-like basis in the first three quarters as stronger volumes overcame a 1.5% decline in prices received. Consolidated sales fell, however,...

Companies can make considerable sums by greening their bottom-line an internationally respected de-carbonisation and sustainability expert told Australian businesses this week.Dr Martin Blake, a business...

New research from America has shown that consumer interest in expanding their palettes is on the rise, with innovative flavours driving restaurant sales. The study, from foodservice industry consultant...

A decision by the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council today not to recommend further regulation of trans-fats in foods has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council...

Talks between National Foods and Tasmanian farmers broke down yesterday, with an end to the dispute seemingly further away than ever before. National Foods said they were ‘bitterly disappointed’...

McDonald’s reported better-than-expected third quarter sales figures overnight, fueled by positive comparable sales in every area of the world. In constant currencies, the fast-food giant achieved...