What happens when packagers, processors and manufacturers come together in one place? Trends unfold, networks are forged and the future of the Australian manufacturing industry is made. That’s what...

Matthews Australasia launched the Autolabel label printer applicator (LPA) to the Australian market at Auspack 2015. The product was also a finalist in the Best New Product award category. Mark Dingley,...

Kellogg’s announces ‘commitment’ to Health Star Ratings Breakfast cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s today announced its commitment to implement the voluntary Health Star Ratings on all of its cereals...

Snack foods growth slows in Australia Health trends, volatile input prices and strong competition have slowed growth in Australia’s snack food sector, according to market research organisation IBISWorld....

Price not yet right for potential Tassal acquisition of De Costi Seafoods Australian salmon company Tassal Group Limited (Tassal) has responded to speculation in the media that a potential acquisition...

Food retail faces tougher times in Australia Food retail in Australia is among the better-performing retail sectors contributing to only a modest rise is sales figures in February 2015. The Australian...

Discounters can capitalise through online grocery shopping, Canadean Online shopping is now at the point where it is a cost-effective way for discounters to target convenience-driven shoppers, according...

Sugar-sweetened beverages suppress body’s stress response, study Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but diet beverages sweetened with...

Four’N Twenty launches new convenience snack, bite-sized pie SLAMS Australia’s favourite pie, Four’N Twenty, has launched a new range of bite-sized party pies for the convenience market. Four’N...

McCain Foods launches new Healthy Choice Wholegrains range Canada-based McCain Foods has expanded its range of Healthy Choice frozen meals in Australia, launching a new line of Wholegrains meals. McCain...