A war of words is erupting between consumer group Choice and the leading representative of the major supermarket chains during a Senate inquiry into the failure of the GROCERYChoice website. GROCERYChoice,...

Once touted as a unique combination of high growth markets, the “BRIC” nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China have enjoyed varying fortunes during the great economic downturn of 2009. Many...

A compromise has been reached between food manufacturer Campbell’s Soup and workers at their factory in Shepparton. Work at the factory in Victoria came to a halt last Friday when employees launched...

Satisfaction with the major supermarket chains in Australia rose almost uniformly last month, with Coles the only chain to see a decline in satisfaction, according to the latest data from Roy Morgan. Coles...

Kirin Holdings has received approval from Lion Nathan shareholders for a multi-billion dollar takeover that will create the largest food and beverage group in Australia. Australia’s second-largest...

Cadbury chief executive Todd Stitzer overnight (16 September) defended the UK confectioner’s record, insisting the company had “delivered on its promises” and laid out its plans for further...

The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the operators of two Chili’s restaurants for allegedly underpaying teenage staff.The litigation follows an extensive investigation into the...

Kirin Holdings and Suntory have sought approval from the competition watchdog in Japan for their merger plan despite being yet to announce a final agreement on a deal, according to reports from Japan. The...

National Foods has announced 57 redundancies in the wake of a review of operations at their Berri juice factory in South Australia. The review followed a vandalism attack last month. Vandals last month...

An Australian juice, made with the assistance of the CSIRO, has claimed two awards at the prestigious Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany overnight. Preshafood Ltd, formerly Donny Boy Fresh Food Company,...