Western Australia-based manufacturer, Harvey Fresh, has recalled one batch of milk from supermarkets in response to claims of a ‘metallic’ taste. The move was made as a precaution following...

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven has launched two food concept stores in Melbourne and Sydney as part of plans to roll out the new food focussed outlet across all 7-Eleven stores in the country, according...

The NSW Government is warning of a crackdown on energy drink sales to children in the wake of cases of overconsumption. Five year 7 students from Sydney’s western suburbs reportedly suffered side...

Australia’s largest independent grocery wholesaler and distributor, Metcash, has reached agreement for the supply of grocery and liquor products to the 45 supermarkets (and 8 aligned liquor stores)...

Global bottled water consumption advanced 4.5 per cent to 218 billion litres in 2008, according to a new report from drinks consultancy Zenith International. Growth of relatively low per person consumption...

The media watchdog’s decision not to ban food and beverage advertising under new children’s TV standards has been welcomed by the nation’s leading organisation representing food and grocery...

Australia’s food regulatory body has rejected a call for food manufacturers to name the source of vegetable oil in their products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said this week that...

Market research firm Mintel has taken a look at the global consumer to discover the themes behind the behaviour, with five standing out above the rest. “At the end of last year, we knew 2009 was...

The need for a blanket ban on advertising unhealthy food on pay and free-to-air TV prior to 9pm has been disputed by the advertising watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) believes...

The world’s largest dairy exporter continues to see signs of recovery in the dairy market following a tumultuous year during which prices plummeted. Fonterra’s internet-based sales platform,...