The reshuffling of Tesco’s UK team continued this week with the appointment of a director of internet retailing.Ken Towle, who has spent the last five and a half years as CEO of Tesco China, will...

The UK’s top four retailers all experienced growth in premium own-label ranges in the run-up to Christmas, according to data released yesterday (11 January). Figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the...

Sara Lee Corp has announced a new five-year initiative aiming to triple its purchases of sustainable coffee, expand partner programs and support the market for sustainable tea. The company, currently divesting...

Packaging that alerts consumers to food which is starting to go off is being developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde in the UK. The project aims to improve food safety and cut unnecessary...

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest ice cream brand, today announced the appointment of an experienced restaurant industry executive to lead its efforts in Australia. The company said that its new appointee,...

Sainsbury’s announced today that all tuna used as an ingredient in its food will be caught using the pole and line method by the end of this month. This move ensures that 100% of Sainsbury’s...

US food group Sara Lee is reportedly considering splitting its processed meats and coffee operations into two companies.According to reports in the US, Sara Lee is weighing up whether to break up the business...

UK organic food makers have launched a marketing campaign they hope will improve consumer understanding of the sector and boost sales.The three-year “Why I Love Organic” campaign, launched...

US dairy giant Dean Foods has jumped on the healthy food and drink bandwagon, launching a health campaign that includes the reformulation of their flavoured milk drinks.Recognising that consumers are now...

In one of the most unexpected launches at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Reese’s brand, makers of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, yesterday unveiled the latest mini-innovation in candy...