The US-based Heinz Ketchup product range is promoting a new environmental campaign for its packaging. In doing so they have joined the growing trend in the United States to appeal to the environmentally-...

McDonald’s newly appointed global chief executive Don Thompson includes ‘fragile consumer confidence’ in Australia as one of the factors that slowed growth in the Asia Pacific region for the company....

One of Australia’s largest food producers, SunRice, has announced a strong financial result for the 12 months ending 30 April 2012. SunRice Ricegrowers Limited, trading as SunRice, is Australia’s leading...

Australian retail trade saw a moderate improvement in the June 2012 quarter, with an increase of 3.3 per cent in overall activity as measured by the AFGC CHEP Retail Index. However, the Index predicts...

American congressmen have presented a ‘common sense’ alternative  to replace current US federal menu labelling laws. The proposed Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012 comes in response to...

Australia’s sizzling culinary scene was celebrated last night with the inaugural The Australian Hot 50 Restaurant Awards. The Awards recognise Australia’s top restaurants and rich culinary talents,...

Australian supermarket giant Coles has revealed it is the major customer of Australia’s newest mushroom farm taking almost 100 per cent of its production – around 50 tonnes per week at full production...

A report released by the New South Wales Office of Environment & Heritage reveals that the young are amongst the biggest wasters of food. According to the report,  people aged 18-24 in NSW dine out...

Australia’s original chocolate cafe, Max Brenner, is continuing to spread its unique culture across Australia with a series of marketing partnerships with hotels. Building on its already strong brand...

Two prominent academics in nutrition have voiced differing views to Australian audiences on the causes of the current upsurge in obesity. The World is Fat Dr Barry Popkins, author of the controversial...