Australian beer brand James Squire has added a new craft beer to its range; an English-style ale called the Constable Copper Ale. The new brew, which was previewed on tap in James Squire venues across...

When money is tight, private-label brands, also known as ‘own brands’ or ‘store brands’, have a potential advantage over other brands as shoppers seek value and become more receptive to lower-price...

Food and beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has released a trading update for the July 2013 to October 2013 trading period, saying that while there had been an improvement in its non-grocery business,...

Almost one third of Australian consumers have shown “significant interest” in buying more Asian vegetables, according to a new study from the Australian vegetable industry. The study, which surveyed...

There are signs of growth and strong opportunities for the Australian food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce manufacturing sector, despite experiencing difficult economic conditions, according to...

A fat recycling system within ‘beta cells’ in the pancreas that determines the amount of insulin the body produces could provide a target for future diabetes therapies, according to research from Sydney...

Several lines of processed tomato product from Italy were sold in Australia at “dumped prices”, according to a report from the Australian Government’s Anti-Dumping Commission. The findings mean a...

A UK ice cream maker has developed a glow-in-the-dark ice cream, using the luminescence protein from jellyfish. Lick Me I’m Delicious, which was founded by “food inventor” Charlie Harry Francis,...

Regional cider maker Small Acres Cyder, based at Orange in New South Wales, have released a new apple cider called The Cat’s Pyjamas. The new cider, released to the public on 20 October 2013, was recently...

The Australian Government has announced it will undertake a ‘root and branch’ review of competition laws and how these relate to the food and beverage manufacturing and retail sectors, according to...