A dozen Federal workplace inspectors will converge on the Sydney Fish Markets at Pyrmont today to ensure workers are being paid properly. The Federal Workplace Ombudsman advised that employers will be...

Australian retail food brand franchisor Retail Food Group Limited today announced net profit after tax rose 19% on the corresponding period last year – exceeding the guidance provided on 19 January...

PepsiCo has reported net revenue growth of 10 per cent to US$43.3 billion for 2008, although a 3 per cent increase in net revenue for the fourth quarter suggests growth is beginning to wane. Indra Nooyi,...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that exposure to taurine and d-glucuronolactone through regular consumption of energy drinks was not of safety concern. The research was conducted...

A portion of the Valentine’s Day sales of more than 1,000 Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s cafe outlets across Australia will be donated to the Australian...

George Weston Foods, which owns smallgoods producer Don KRC, is no longer pursuing an acquisition of Hans Smallgoods. Australia’s largest smallgoods producer, Primo, and George Weston, whose Don,...

The Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement is set to come into force on 6 March, 2009, allowing a host of Australian exporters a greater opportunity to enter a growing market. The Minister for Trade Simon...

Over 1,000 franchisees and staff from Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s cafe stores from across Australia will converge on the Gold Coast this week to discuss...

A new low-gluten beer that allows coeliacs and gluten intolerant people to enjoy a cold beer without the gastric problems triggered by regular beer is being developed by the CSIRO Food Futures National...

UK Health Minister, Alan Johnson, has asked a number of prominent confectionery producers to reduce the sizes of some of their products to assist in the battle against obesity. Mr Johnson last week met...