Dr Brendan Nelson, who is set to exit politics at the next election, is joining The Remedies Group as a Strategic Advisor to the Board. The Remedies Group is a privately held Australian company comprising...

New research has analysed the brand switching trends of Australian shoppers, with bread and pasta among the most prominent categories to have low brand loyalty. The research was commissioned by outdoor...

The Consumer Affairs Minister, Chris Bowen MP, yesterday released the draft industry code to implement a mandatory unit pricing scheme. “This code – once enacted – will create a nationally‑consistent...

A new American study has found that 30% of consumers feel it is important to purchase eco-friendly products, with CPG manufacturers needing to appeal to a diverse range of needs and wants to satisfy a...

Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, today reported a 9.6% rise in revenue for the first six months due to seasonal factors, a stronger contribution from regional consumer businesses and...

The owner of acclaimed Melbourne restaurant Vue de Monde believes that restaurants can safely negotiate the downturn provided they continue to budget and plan more effectively. “Current economic...

For the second year running, UK supermarket chain Morrisons has secured the most sought after award in British retail, ‘The Retailer of the Year’ at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2009. The...

Goodman Fielder, Australia’s largest publicly listed food group, believes that the struggles confronted by clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands provide a valuable insight into the need to rid the...

New research by the Aberdeen Group, entitled “Sustaining the Global Food Supply Chain: Three Keys to Gaining Competitive Advantage”, has investigated the sustainability initiatives of food...

The rapidly emerging market for energy shot drinks in North America and Europe achieved a 130% boost to 188 million units and a sales value of US$423 million (A$614m) in 2008, indicating the potential...