The online consumer has a much stronger relationship with brands than the average shopper, according to new research. Online sales continue to grow despite the recession, highlighting the significance...

Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings has received the all clear from the Foreign Investment Review Board for their takeover of Australia’s second largest brewer – Lion Nathan. The $3.5 billion takeover...

Victorian dairy firm Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has today advised of the extent of the profit downgrade outlined last month. The troubled company, which has seen the resignations of its Chairman and...

Confectioner Cadbury reported improved trading throughout April and May, which they believe will allow them to reach their sales targets for the current year. “Growth in Chocolate remained robust,...

Some of the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers in the consumer goods sector have united to create a global trade and industry body, which will develop common positions on key issues affecting...

New research into meat purchases released this week has suggested a change of shopping behaviour amongst Australian consumers. In a recent survey of nearly 11,000 Australians, commissioned by Australia’s...

Having seen the growth of online grocery shopping in the UK, Coles is hoping the same trend continues gathering pace here in Australia. Australia’s major supermarket chains have been reluctant to...

American consumers, who like Australians have been increasing private label consumption and spending more on eating at home, are going to continue to place their premium on value rather than quality once...

Since its launch into the foodservice sector, the Heart Foundation has helped its Tick licensees offer Australians healthier meals and now they are planning to expand its use to healthier snacks sold at...

Price remains a barrier to many looking to choose healthier food options, according to a new report from the US. Almost half (46 per cent) of those surveyed said they were reluctant to spend more on healthier...