Japan-based food group Ajinomoto is to build an umami seasonings plant in Thailand to meet what it claims is growing demand in Asia for the ingredient.Ajinomoto announced yesterday (4 November) that it...

Unilever CEO Paul Polman said yesterday (4 November) that the consumer goods giant made “solid progress” in the third quarter of 2010 thanks to the company’s emerging markets.The Magnum...

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is conducting a new study into how water and natural fertilisers – such as manures, biosolids and compost – are used by the horticultural industry. NZFSA...

Streets Magnum is taking indulgence to the next level this November with the launch of Magnum Temptation – Chocolate. Magnum Temptation is the new super-premium platform for the brand, bringing...

A growing need for more food science and technology graduates in Australia will be addressed by a landmark new partnership between The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Australian Food and Grocery...

It’s that time of year again. For the fifth year in a row Grill’d – the healthy burger specialist – will be offering free burgers from 9-18 November to anyone who has raised more...

Arnott’s, the Australian biscuit business owned by Campbell Soup Co., has pledged to buy Fairtrade cocoa from west Africa.The company said it would use Fairtrade cocoa that “prohibits the worst...

All Kit Kats sold in Australia will next year be made using UTZ-certified cocoa, brand owner Nestle has announced.UTZ cocoa is already used in the four-finger Kit Kats on sale in Australia but Nestle has...

Many of us are familiar with Aesop’s story of the little boy who cried wolf. In the story a young shepherd entertains himself by watching the local villagers rush to assist him after his false warnings...

Russian Standard Vodka, Russia’s No. 1 premium vodka, supported MYER’s official Derby Day after party, ‘Derby After Dark’, at South Melbourne’s stunning rooftop venue, Luminare. Now...