Horticulture industry body Growcom has today urged the introduction of a national food security forum to be attended by representatives of all levels of government in order to put together a plan for increased...

Consumer products giant Unilever believes acquisition opportunities will present themselves in the coming year as consolidation in the CPG sector continues apace. “Times are good right now”...

Consumer products company Procter & Gamble has told shareholders overnight that their growth will be driven by reaching out to more consumers with new innovations and strong brands. President and Chief...

The issue of feeding the world’s growing population is under the spotlight this week at a High-Level Expert Forum on How to Feed the World in 2050. Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation,...

Supermarket chain Coles is pushing the case for extended trading hours in Western Australia, but may be fighting a losing battle as the Labor and National parties appear set against such moves. The major...

Nestle has remained silent on reports that the Zimbabwe government has launched an investigation into the Swiss food giant’s financial dealings in the country. According to a report in the Dominion...

McDonald’s Australia has recently responded to a fake memo doing the rounds that implied the fast-food giant intentionally sought to rip-off their customers. Allegedly written by the Managing Director...

The global beer market continues to grow despite the dramatic upheaval in the world’s financial markets in 2008. The economic woes have, however, impacted beer volumes and, according to beverage...

Shopper trust in brands and retailers is playing an increasingly important role in the purchasing process, according to new research from the UK . Shoppercentric, an independent agency specialising in...

Product of the Year, Australia’s largest independent consumer survey of product innovation, has attracted 44 entries this year, with nine judges set to narrow down the field today. The survey, initially...