The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation to Melbourne councils for joint organic waste tender The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft determination proposing to...

Farenheit60's Aspire product is one of the products the ASA has referred on to Trading Standards The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has stepped up action on ‘misleading’...

Chia seeds may have potential in food product development Chia gel, created when chia seeds are placed in water, could have great potential in food product development as a thickener and emulsifier, as...

The FDA will be holding public meetings about its changes to nutrition labels in the US The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public meeting on two proposed food labelling rules that...

Navman has released its SmartGPS, which directs users to food businesses nearby Global Positioning System (GPS) company Navman has released a GPS that allows food lovers to search for food-related businesses...

The Withers family behind 7-Eleven in Australia have acquired the Australian operating licence of Starbucks and control of the local operations of  the  global coffee giant. However, the  Withers Group...

Peters Ice Cream sold to UK-based ice cream company R&R After speculation earlier in the week, it has been confirmed that Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has sold ice cream brand Peters Food Group Limited...

SAI Global is considering a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners Australian risk management and food auditor organisation SAI Global has terminated the employment of its CEO. At the same time, the...

Coles plans to grow its 'local' offering and online shopping Wesfarmers has revealed its strategy for growth for the coming financial year at an investor briefing today. The strategy includes revelation...

The sensor developed by the CSIRO for dairy products Australian research organisation the CSIRO has developed biologically-based sensors, which it says could provide the dairy industry with a “one-stop...