Australian Competition Policy Review panel issues draft recommendations A comprehensive review of Australia’s competition laws and policies has been welcomed by industry bodies as ‘the most significant’...

Coffee giant Starbucks will reattempt to capture unreceptive market, IBISWorld Australia’s increasing preference for independent coffee shops and high-quality, niche brews is reflected in the fragmented...

Consuming high-fat dairy products may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study People with the highest consumption of high-fat dairy products (8 or more portions per day) had a 23 per cent lower risk of developing...

Australian online grocery retailing: trend predictions for 2017 Australia’s grocery retail sector is evolving rapidly, according to an analyst from market research organisation Nielsen. Shane Scacco,...

Coconut water the beverage to watch in Europe, research Recent efforts to promote coconut water as the natural and healthy soft drink of choice have already moved it into the mainstream in the US and manufacturers...

MLA launches new ‘Meat Cuts’ mobile phone app in Australia Meat producers’ representative group Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a new smartphone app, which it said will help...

Maxwell Foods launches snacks for children in Australia with popular children’s icon Peppa Pig Australian food brand Maxwell Foods has launched a range of fruit and nut snack foods branded with popular...

ACCC will not oppose proposed acquisition of three Supa IGA stores in WA by Coles The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition...

Fast growing health food company The Chia Co appoints new chief sales officer Australian health food company The Chia Company has announced the appointment of a new Chief Sales Officer, John McGurkin. The...

Artificial sweeteners may lead to diabetes too, study Particular gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes that contribute to obesity and diabetes following exposure to artificial sweeteners, according...