Australia’s agrifood industry needs more highly skilled workers if it is to capitalise on growth opportunities, according to a report from the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA). The...

UK food company Symington’s Ltd has appointed David Cherrie as Managing Director of its Australian new subsidiary Symington’s Australia Pty Ltd. Mr Cherrie will oversee Symington’s new Australia...

Using genetic engineering, scientists at the University of Washington have identified a population of neurons that tell the brain to shut off appetite. The study, published on 13 October 2013 in the journal...

Iconic Australian ice cream manufacturer, Peters Ice Cream, has introduced a new range of ‘spooky’ ice blocks in time for Halloween. The Zombies ice blocks are available in two flavours, ‘Guts’...

Australian pie maker Garlo’s Pies has released a new batch of Halloween Pumpkin pies to celebrate Halloween. Garlo’s Pies, which was founded by former National Rugby Leagues (NRL) captain Sean Garlick,...

The Board of Victorian-based dairy company Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has announced that it unanimously recommends its shareholders accept a revised offer from Canadian dairy company Saputo to...

A “shift in power” is taking place in the food industry, led by a group of increasingly influential consumers who want to impact the way food is raised, grown, packaged and sold, according to global...

For the first time a high intake of natural polyphenols in whole foods has been associated with a substantial reduction in mortality in older adults. The new research from scientists in Italy and the US...

Two Australian food retail groups, Pie Face and The Coffee Club, have each announced separately that they are expanding into the Middle East, with each preparing to open 100 new stores in the region. Pie...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has alerted consumers to a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into dietary supplements labelled OxyELITE Pro. FSANZ has advised consumers not...