Queensland-based ginger, fruit and nut manufacturer Buderim Ginger has estimated its expected losses for 2010 at $3.6 million, hurt by the strong Australian dollar, drought conditions in its Hawaiian macadamia...

Falling sales in the US and overseas have hit third-quarter profits at US food group Kellogg, with the cereal giant announcing that net earnings dropped 6% to US$338 million for the quarter to 2 October. Kellogg’s...

South Australian dairy company Fleurieu Milk is recalling its pouring cream after it was discovered to be contaminated with E. coli. The cream was distributed across South Australia and the Northern Territory...

Flavour and fragrance giant Givaudan’s ChefsCouncil 2010 recently convened in Hong Kong, bringing together Michelin-starred chefs and food technologists for a global, culinary exploration of new...

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is conducting a new study into how water and natural fertilisers – such as manures, biosolids and compost – are used by the horticultural industry. NZFSA...

Streets Magnum is taking indulgence to the next level this November with the launch of Magnum Temptation – Chocolate. Magnum Temptation is the new super-premium platform for the brand, bringing...

A growing need for more food science and technology graduates in Australia will be addressed by a landmark new partnership between The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Australian Food and Grocery...

It’s that time of year again. For the fifth year in a row Grill’d – the healthy burger specialist – will be offering free burgers from 9-18 November to anyone who has raised more...

Arnott’s, the Australian biscuit business owned by Campbell Soup Co., has pledged to buy Fairtrade cocoa from west Africa.The company said it would use Fairtrade cocoa that “prohibits the worst...

All Kit Kats sold in Australia will next year be made using UTZ-certified cocoa, brand owner Nestle has announced.UTZ cocoa is already used in the four-finger Kit Kats on sale in Australia but Nestle has...