The media watchdog’s decision not to ban food and beverage advertising under new children’s TV standards has been welcomed by the nation’s leading organisation representing food and grocery...

The future for health policy in Australia has been outlined today, with plans to hike cigarette prices, ban the sponsorship of sport for alcohol companies and develop a National Food and Nutrition Network. The...

Australians have made various lifestyle changes in response to the recession, including sacrificing some of their favourite brands to save money. However, it is the type of sacrifices being made that has...

Maryborough Sugar Factory, the only publicly listed pure sugar company in Australia, has announced a $90.4 million bid for Tully Sugar. The news comes just over three months since merger talks, which begun...

The Fairtrade movement has received another push today with the announcement of Cadbury’s plans to achieve Fairtrade certification on their Dairy Milk chocolate by Easter 2010. The UK confectioner,...

New South Wales Primary Industries Minister, Ian Macdonald, has advised that higher food prices over Christmas can be expected if rain is not forthcoming over the coming fortnight. Mr Macdonald yesterday...

Wesfarmers has announced a net profit after tax of $1.535 billion – up 44 per cent – as their Coles turnaround gathers momentum. The WA-based conglomerate, owner of the Bunnings and Coles Group...

The notion of going green, buying organic, and sourcing free trade products is gathering momentum in Australia and around the world, but research released in Australia suggests the added expense remains...

The NSW Government yesterday hosted a major business roundtable to help develop the State’s sustainable retail market, with Marks & Spencer – one of the overseas leaders in corporate social...

The world’s ninth largest retailer has today opened its long-awaited first store in Australia within the Docklands precinct of Melbourne. The warehouse retailer, which sells everything from branded...