Bulla (Regal Cream Products) has won approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to purchase the remainder of Fonterra’s ice-cream business in Australia. The completion of the...

The Council of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has today accepted the resignation of Executive Director Richard Evans.President of the national retail industry body, Roger Gillespie, acknowledged...

While the “turmoil” witnessed by the dairy market has left “little room” for major consolidation initiatives over the past 12-months, the coming year is expected to see an uplift...

A new report has shone the light on the food trends driving industry growth in the coming decade, with “better-for-you” and convenience trends set to gather pace. In its new report, A Look...

Costco’s arrival on the Australian retail arena is edging ever closer and their Australian boss remains steadfast in the belief that their offering will appeal to Australian consumers. Making their...

The economic downturn has not created a ‘health crunch’ when it comes to new product innovation, according to research conducted for UK manufacturing representative the Food and Drink Federation...

The Product of the Year awards, heading into their third year in Australia, have now joined the successful global franchise that sees consumers in 28 countries choose the best new product launches every...

Food manufacturers around the world have faced difficulty as supermarkets reduce inventory levels in the wake of a global recession, with volumes falling as a result. Sales, have, however, remained robust...

Planet Ark and the Carbon Trust recently announced the launch of the Carbon Reduction Label in Australia, inviting CPG businesses to join the scheme. The label is coming to Australia two and a half years...

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), which develops international food standards, has adopted more than 30 new international standards, codes of practice and guidelines to improve worldwide food safety...