Overall growth in the global dairy drinks market slowed to just 0.5% in 2008 (from 2.4% in 2007) according to recent research by beverage industry specialists, Canadean Limited. Deteriorating economic...

The introduction of a traffic light system on the front of products would represent an overly simplistic approach to food labelling, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), which represents...

European consumers are universally drawn to brands when purchasing alcoholic beverages but the brand vs price battle is a lot closer when it comes to food and non-alcoholic beverages, according to a nine-country...

Asahi’s acquisition of Schweppes is now complete, with the A$1.185 million deal going through on Friday. Todd Stitzer, CEO of Cadbury, said the UK-based firm decided to sell the Schweppes business...

Australian parents have teamed up with nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton to reveal their list of the worst children’s breakfast ‘Cereal Offenders’ as part of an ongoing campaign to reveal...

New GroceryChoice data released this week indicates Woolworths is now cheapest for the total basket price in 42 of the 61 regions surveyed, while Choice has reported a new partnership that will guide the...

Domino’s Pizza has provided their own “bailout” package to their customers, albeit after an internet error, which led to outlets in the Cincinnati area providing nearly 11,000 free pizzas...

The spirits sector has agreed to ban alcohol advertising during sporting events before 9pm, after carrying through with a pledge to Family First’s Steve Fielding to ban daytime sports advertising...

Heinz Australia is undertaking a precautionary recall of a small batch of Heinz Dijon Mustard Sauce With A Hint of Orange. A small amount of this product was incorrectly labelled and consequently does...

Convenience stores, supermarket and fast-food outlets are at great risk of losing customers if they fail to adequately quell long queues, according to a survey released today. The Australian Queuing Behaviour...