A University of Adelaide study into the health benefits of garlic has concluded that it is indeed effective in lowering blood pressure. Just published in the January 2013 edition of the European Journal...

A collective of Korean packaging designers have created a new cardboard French fry and ketchup packaging container, aimed to reduce mess and aid in convenience. The design by Hwan-dong Lee, Myung-gyu Kim,...

The Coca-Cola Company United States has announced it will tackle obesity with the launch of a new campaign. Its two-minute video, titled “Coming Together,” debuts tonight in US time on national cable...

Coles merchandise director John Durkan has assured Australian suppliers that they will benefit from the latest round of price cuts on everyday Coles products – in spite of mounting criticism by producers...

Western Australia’s Minister for Racing and Gaming has appointed a committee to review the State’s existing liquor laws. The Review Committee is now calling for public submissions to be made by 25...

Australia’s leading consumer group CHOICE has recently published a review of “enhanced” water products on the Australian market, pointing out that many Australian consumers would be better served...

Thirteen McDonald’s stores around Australia have embraced the well-known term “Macca’s” in a new promotional campaign for Australia Day. Traditional McDonald’s signage at the stores has been...

Australian shoppers should prepare for increased produce prices in stores following extreme temperatures experienced over the past 2 weeks. Fresh Food Economist Franco Lagudi expects that demand for quality...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to McDonald’s in relation to its “Send to Friends” e-marketing campaign for McDonald’s Happy Meals. Various...

One of Australia’s major food and beverage groups Lion Foods is going with UXC Red Rock Consulting to develop a demand forecasting system which is intended to increase accuracy of demand forecasting. UXC...