US food giant HJ Heinz has introduced a slew of new products into major cities in India.The company has launched chutneys, cooking sauces and mixes and ready meals “to meet the needs of the discerning...

Consumer advocacy group CHOICE has challenged the major political parties to declare their hand on a range of consumer issues in the lead up to the Federal election. The group sent letters to the Government...

A new study by scientists at the American Chemical Society has identified an unlikely new source for raw materials for biodiesel fuels – butter. Researchers report that butter could be used as an...

General Mills has unveiled a new solar energy initiative at its facility in Methuen, Massacheusetts, designed to supply much of the warehouse’s power requirements via solar panels installed on the...

McCain has launched a new line of gourmet SuperFries, made from sweet potato, cooked in canola oil and seasoned with sea salt. The new oven-bake fries are available in 450g bags, thin and crinkle cut,...

Model and TV presenter Jennifer Hawkins and entrepreneur John Singleton today toasted the first Bluetongue Premium Lager to roll off the production line at the new $120 million Pacific Beverages-owned...

A mandatory strategy to phase out junk food in vending machines and canteens through Queensland Health facilities has been slow to take effect, with an evaluation revealing that only one in four facilities...

Australian café group The Coffee Club has debuted a new menu incorporating fresh, seasonally-available produce in a wider range of health-conscious meals. The Coffee Club Group’s Executive Chef, Dan...

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is moving its European headquarters from Germany to Amsterdam, as part of a major push to expand its dairy business beyond commodity butter and cheese. The company plans...

Aldi has confirmed that Theo Albrecht, the discount grocer’s co-founder, has died aged 88. Albrecht died in his home town of Essen, Germany on Saturday (28 July) following a long illness. In 2010,...