It is well-known that relatives of people with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop it themselves, but a new Australian study has shown that healthy people with this genetic predisposition gain...

After a solid start to the financial year, Lion Nathan looks strong against drinks giant and leading rival Foster’s after posting an almost 7 per cent rise on the prior corresponding period. Kirin,...

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) plans to discuss ways of using price to reduce the consumption of fatty foods and sugary soft drinks. The issue has been pencilled in for an FSA board meeting in autumn...

First came the attack on bread for containing too much salt, now according to British Heart Foundation, some of the nation’s curries have five times above the recommended daily amount of salt. The...

Coles is celebrating the 2010 Fair Trade Fortnight by expanding its market-leading Fairtrade Certified product range. Coles will launch eight new high-quality Fairtrade Certified tea and coffee housebrand...

Australian agribusiness Elders has exported more than 21,000 Australian dairy cattle to China over the past year, some of which have ensured milk supplies are ready to cater for the Shanghai World Expo’s...

Kraft Foods Inc. on Friday reported strong first quarter 2010 results driven by good operating momentum in every geography. Volume/mix improved sequentially from the fourth quarter 2009 and contributed...

Adelaide City Council has become the country’s first Fair Trade Capital City and has joined Fremantle City Council in becoming Australia’s first two Fair Trade Cities, the Fair Trade Association...

Jindi Cheese has launched Old Telegraph Road – a traditional and local artisan cheese range available in selected gourmet food stores and restaurants. Old Telegraph Road is released only when ripe...

Boom: Aussie confidence, job prospects, personal finances and discretionary spending Gloom: Rising interest rates, escalating debt levels, increasing utility costs, and voter dissatisfaction The latest...