A leading Australian expert in Food Law and Policy, Professor Joe Lederman, has called for decisive Federal government leadership to ensure the security of Australia’s food supply in the event of...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called for the Rudd Government to focus on jobs and strategies to keep prices low in the Federal Budget in May.ARA Executive Director Richard Evans said employment...

The Australian grocery industry, driven by the Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain model, could be underprepared for the threat of a global pandemic, a leading expert has warned. Concern is mounting about...

Lion Nathan has agreed terms on a takeover by Japanese giant Kirin Holdings. The 54 per cent of the Australian brewer not currently owned by Kirin will be purchased for $12.22 a share, markedly above the...

Consumer group Choice is still planning on a July 1 launch for the revamped GROCERYchoice website despite facing resistance from some retailers who are not keen to provide lists on a weekly basis. Choice...

As discussions with major shareholder Kirin regarding their takeover proposal continue, Lion Nathan has announced a 6.9% rise in net profit after tax for the first half – an announcement that was...

Arnott’s, Australia’s largest biscuit supplier, is threatening legal action against donut chain Krispy Kreme for alleged violation of their “Iced Vo-Vo” trademark – which...

Nestlé’s focus on becoming a health and wellness food group is resonating with consumers, their CEO has told investors at their Annual General Meeting in Switzerland. “The main force behind...

Ground breaking findings by an international consortium of scientists who sequenced and analysed the bovine genome, could result in more sustainable food production. The findings, published in two reports...

South African based supermarket group Pick ‘n Pay has reported a significant turnaround in the operations at their Australian chain – Franklins. The grocer, which operates over 80 stores throughout...