Cadbury announced overnight that it plans to sell their beverage division, Schweppes, in Australia. The official announcement was made as the company reconfirmed guidance of strong growth for their year....

The Smith’s Snackfood Company is conducting a voluntary recall of the products listed below as a precautionary measure following the discovery of pieces of rubber in some packs produced at their...

Rumours are swirling that The Coca-Cola Company could this week release their first soft drink with stevia – the all natural sweetener that has been dubbed by some as the “holy grail”...

A new report, which analyses how retailers are currently satisfying consumers’ needs for ready-to-eat foods, has discovered that retail stores (supermarkets, grocers, gourmet food stores) have taken...

As the credit crunch hits the hip pocket of Australian consumers brand loyalty is being tested. Current research suggests that consumers are already turning to private label in some categories in order...

Concerns about the future of some food suppliers in the UK has caused Britain’s leading retailers to create emergency plans in case suppliers collapse, according to The Observer. The impact of losing...

KFC, one of the world’s largest fast food franchises, has indicated they will branch out to grilled chicken as they seek to attract health driven consumers. Renowned for their fried chicken, the...

The number of Australian and New Zealand organisations that are planning to freeze staff levels or cut back has trebled since March, according to management consulting firm Hay Group’s latest Global...

McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast food company, has taken a none-too-subtle swipe at Starbucks in their latest US ad campaign. Starbucks, which had been a phenomenon with sensational growth...

The term “bail out” has been popular amongst politicians this year as banks and car makers have searched for – and often received – government help. And now Italy has proved just...