Metcash Limited, Australia’s leading wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets in Australia, has announced plans for a major corporate restructuring that aims to make IGAs and other independents...

More Australians shopping for fresh vegetables at farmers’ markets, ‘local’ food trend grows Taking the trend towards ‘local’ food to a new level, new national consumer research examining where...

Australia’s food and grocery body welcomes Government’s deregulation moves The Australian food and grocery sector is supportive of the Australian Government’s actions to reduce the regulatory burden...

Fonterra launches China-New Zealand dairy exchange centre New Zealand based dairy giant Fonterra has announced the launch of a new China-New Zealand Dairy Exchange Centre in Beijing. The Centre is a joint...

Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts Eating fried foods more than four times a week had twice as much of an effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) for those with the highest...

PayPal launches mobile app for payment options at restaurants Global financial services provider PayPal has launched a new feature in its popular mobile phone application, which enables restaurant customers...

Barilla launches gluten free pasta in Australia One of the world’s largest pasta producers, Barilla, has announced it will enter Australia’s rapidly growing gluten-free foods category with the introduction...

Dick Smith has appealed the trademark decision that favoured Adelaide-based AussieMite Electronics retailer and food manufacturer Dick Smith has filed an appeal against an administrative decision of the...

Rare varieties of old favourites are gaining popularity in Australia Consumers are increasingly turning to obscure Australian-grown vegetables in an effort to satiate exotic dining desires, according to...

An example of 'innovative' nut varieties The share of nuts in global snack foods launches has risen steadily in recent years as nuts have found increasing favour as convenient and nutritious snacks...