New research by VicHealth (the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation) suggests that three quarters of Victorians support a levy on alcohol and junk food advertising, with proceeds going to replace sponsorship...

The NSW Food Authority has fined a Newtown cafe for “failing to ensure that food for disposal (recalled Bonsoy soy milk) was kept separate from other products”. The company has been fined $660...

SABMiller’s Head of Sustainable Development, Andy Wales, last week emphasised the need for ‘water-smart’ business practices in the beverage industry. Writing in the UK’s Guardian...

The industry saw a raft of quarterly results this week from Unilever, Safeway Inc, Kellogg, Chiquita and Premier Foods plc, among others. Unilever CEO Paul Polman adopted a typically cautious tone, despite...

Coca-Cola has installed 35 new climate-friendly vending machines at the US Government’s Capitol buildings in Washington, D.C., home of the US House of Representatives. The new HFC-free (hydro-fluorocarbon...

Being responsible for championing the sustainability strategy of one of the largest meat processors in the world may appear to many an unenviable task. But Dennis Treacy, recently named senior vice president...

Members of the Australian vegetable industry have been encouraged to nominate women to be recognised for their contribution to the industry during a gala evening at the industry’s National Awards...

A range of leading Australian businesses have announced Big Swaps to fair trade products as part of Fair Trade Fortnight (1-16 May) – Australia’s biggest annual celebration of the life-changing...

Winemakers have applauded the Australian Government’s common sense decision not to harm their industry, or ordinary Australians, by changing the way wine is taxed. The Winemakers’ Federation...

Australia must adopt a national food waste strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability of the nation’s food supply, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said today at the launch of...