The oft-criticised GROCERYchoice website, which gives price comparison information from supermarkets, will be relaunched by consumer advocates Choice in July next year. The new site will provide consumers...

Australian Food News is going to take a brief look back at the year that was: 2008. In the first instalment, we highlight the stories that have resonated with our readers. Listed below are the seven stories...

As the global trend towards bulk wine exportation and the use of lighter weight bottles continues to grow, a groundbreaking cross-industry project led by UK government-funded WRAP (Waste & Resources...

New research released in the December ARA Australian Retailers Index revealed a five percentage point jump in confidence among SME retailers, after consistent falls in confidence levels since November...

Bega Cheese and Kraft Foods Australia have reached a multi-million dollar agreement, which will create 150 new jobs. It involves Bega purchasing a factory at Strathmerton, in northern Victoria, with Kraft...

One of Australia’s major honey producers is predicting an outstanding season as a result of rising demand and stronger supplies following good flowering conditions around the nation. The quality...

There has been much made of local food products this year in westernised countries as the push toward “home grown” has stepped up in the wake of, both the concerns early this year about the...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) – an independent government agency responsible for setting food regulations – today invited public comment on a request to approve the use of phytosterols,...

Tighter economic conditions are impacting some organic sectors and producers, and by-passing others, according to the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA). Speculation on whether organic items are in...

Cadbury announced overnight that it plans to sell their beverage division, Schweppes, in Australia. The official announcement was made as the company reconfirmed guidance of strong growth for their year....