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A probiotic developed from dairy cultures by New-Zealand based Fonterra Nutrition has been reported to have significant long term benefits for children suffering from eczema; a condition that affects around...

An American owned ricotta cheese that has been exported to Australia has been recalled due to the death of four people from Listeria poisoning. Forever Cheese Inc has issued a recall on all Marte Ricotta...

Australian Competition and Consumer Chairman Rod Sims announced this week that the ACCC would take new steps to provide consumers with clearer advice about Country of Origin labelling. The ACCC did not...

Wesfarmers will potentially spin off around 25 of its Coles Supermarket properties by the end of 2012, valued at around $700 Million. It has been reported that Wesfarmers has enlisted investment banks...

One of the world’s largest packaging companies, Amcor, has announced the sale of three flexible packaging plants in Australia. The three sites for sale are the Amcor Flexibles Packaging plants in Cheltenham...

A Victorian company has been praised for their sustainable approach to growing shiitake mushrooms in Australia by simulating an indoor forest environment like the naturally occurring conditions in Japanese...

Australian not-for-profit bottled-water retailer, Thankyou Water, released its first TV campaign yesterday valued at $110,000, funded entirely on donations. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the...

Google is launching a credit card concept that will make payment by ‘one tap of the finger’ a reality. Grocery shopping with just your finger print and your smart phone may sound the way of the...

The Western Australian government has launched a shock advertising campaign designed to make obese people rethink their lifestyle choices. The campaign has the name LiveLighter. The graphic images feature...

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is recommending suspension of the common fruit-fly control chemical, fenthion, after it was reported that dietary exposure in young...