A Coronial inquest has today established that asparagus sauce was to blame for the death of a diner at a popular Sydney restaurant. 81-year-old William Hodgins died last January just 12 hours after eating...

Leading dairy companies Fonterra and National Foods are reportedly discussing the option of a joint bid for Australian dairy co-operative Dairy Farmers. Both companies have already sought ACCC approval...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has supported the reforms to NSW trading hours, which are due to come into effect on July 1, but acknowledge that it may create a delicate balance for smaller...

Leading consumer advocate, CHOICE, claims there is an urgent need for a clear and national description of free-range eggs after their investigation found the big producers have redefined the term to suit...

Despite global agricultural commodities at record prices – as the latest Westpac-NFF Commodity Index reveals prices 16% higher than a year ago – Australian farmers are beset by soaring farm...

Competition in the Australian restaurant industry is about to get fiercer as Gordon Ramsay has announced his intentions to operate restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney. The British celebrity chef, who has...

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, today launched a set of ACCC guidance materials on carbon offsets claims. The launch of new guidelines has been made to deal with...

International and local dairy experts have warned that dairy farmers must be rewarded for developing and implementing sustainability initiatives if the industry is to overcome the challenges of climate...

Graeme Samuel, Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, appears set to be reappointed for another term. Cabinet has reportedly given the green light for Mr Samuel to continue in...

Queensland is set to be the first state to introduce mandatory unit pricing in supermarkets. Premier Anna Bligh released the proposal for public comment today, which would require supermarkets to display...