At a meeting on 12 June 2015 consumer affairs ministers of the Australian States and Territories agreed to develop a national standard and legal definition for “free range eggs”. At a meeting on 12...

Publicly-listed company, A2 Milk Ltd, has launched legal action against the ABC TV show ‘The Checkout’. Publicly-listed company, A2 Milk Ltd,  has launched legal action against the ABC TV show ‘The...

Woolworths has announced that it will be now handling all in-store promotional activities, ending its ten year relationship with external agency, Torch Media. Woolworths has announced that it will be now...

Australian fruit growers are concerned by recent developments which may limit exports of local fruit. Australian fruit growers are concerned by recent developments which may limit exports of local fruit. The...

Fresh fruit and vegetables are currently exempt from the GST, and nutrition experts want it to stay that way. Fresh fruit and vegetables are currently exempt from the GST, and nutrition experts want it...

German discount supermarket chain Lidl looks to be making solid moves to enter the Australian market soon. German discount supermarket chain Lidl looks to be making solid moves to enter the Australian...

Unilever has introduced a new ‘Continental’ gourmet instant pasta and rice range in Australia. Unilever has introduced a new ‘Continental’ gourmet instant pasta and rice range in Australia. The...

Australian weight loss food manufacturer, Slim Secrets, is releasing a new protein pudding. Australian weight loss food manufacturer, Slim Secrets, is releasing a new protein pudding. ‘Protein Pud’...

Two facts remain constant in Australia’s beverage market: it’s constantly changing and it’s only increasing in competitiveness. Here’s quick run down on the major trends across soft drinks, juice,...

Australia’s food imports inspection regime faces scrutiny, Auditor-General issues national report In the wake of the recent Hepatitis A berry scare and a new country of origin labelling proposal, the...