As global consumers become increasingly discerning about their purchasing behaviour, the Westpac-NFF Commodity Index is showing signs that food and fibre consumption is not immune to the world economic...

The European Parliament is set to take a closer look at the food supply chain, which will ensure price trends are monitored over time. Correcting the market inequalities, and improving direct relations...

Tough new food safety training requirements will be in place by next year in an effort to reduce the number of foodborne illnesses, NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald, said yesterday. “Our...

The Chairman of the world’s largest food manufacturer has told a Swiss weekly magazine that he expects the company to deliver strong results in 2009 despite a “difficult” few months for...

Increased spending by Woolworths has led to downgrades on the stocks of Australia’s two largest supermarket chains by a leading team of analysts. Wesfarmers is “unlikely” to turn around...

McCain Foods has announced a voluntary recall of McCain Shepherd’s Pie due to an inadvertent packaging error that has seen some contain a Tuna Mornay meal instead. The affected product was available...

Barack Obama, President of the USA, and his wife, Michelle, are showing strong support for organic production, according to Andre Leu, Chair of the Organic Federation Australia, which could provide a boost...

A report linking the practices of the tobacco industry of the 50s, 60s and 70s to the food industry of today has caused quite a stir. In a review and analysis of tobacco and food industry practices, leading...

Australian consumers are currently spending more or the same on groceries than last year, can be swayed by well-placed advertising and prefer to shop in larger centres for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG),...

The pressure on “A-brands” in the food sector is set to increase further in the years ahead. The product range groups in which these brands operate are losing space in supermarkets as they...