Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has continued to increase its stake in local peer Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB).Murray Goulburn, which has had two takeover approaches rejected...

Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, yesterday insisted it was seeing “stability” in dairy markets after low commodity prices weighed on half-year revenues. The company booked...

While the economy continues to negatively influence certain shopping behaviors, one category’s bubble refuses to pop. According to recent research from Mintel, the gum, mints and breath fresheners...

Research published recently by international food and grocery expert IGD, has found that 80% of food manufacturers and retailers expect to increase their training and development budget per head over the...

A high-level Saudi Arabian delegation is this week touring Western Australia to investigate significantly boosting wheat exports to the kingdom.The visit is in response to Agriculture and Food Minister...

Campbell’s® Select Harvest® soups were ranked the top new food and beverage product of 2009, according to a report released by Information Resources Inc. (IRI). IRI’s annual New Product PacesettersTM...

Campbell Soup Company, General Mills, PepsiCo and Solae have been recognized by Ethisphere Institute as the World’s Most Ethical Food and Beverage Companies for 2010.This is the fourth year...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft decision proposing to re-authorise collective bargaining arrangements put forward by the Victorian Farmers Federation on behalf of...

Swedish confectioner Cloetta has insisted its focus on developing innovative new products will drive growth at the company and continue to attract new customers.The company yesterday (23 March) reported...

Upmarket chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli had something of a bitter 2009. The downturn, higher cocoa prices and restructuring in key markets hit profits. With consumer confidence fragile, there are...