The world’s largest food manufacturer has suspended operations at its dairy plant in Zimbabwe due to safety concerns. Nestlé decided in October to sever ties with farms owned by Grace Mugabe –...

“There’s a peacock in my back yard – can I eat it for Christmas dinner?” This was just one of the quirky enquiries to the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA)’s free...

While trading down and out of some segments is common during tough economic times, consumers that buy natural and organic food are staying loyal to this health-conscious category, according to new American...

The US is claiming victory in a trade dispute with China, after Beijing announced it would scrap so-called “famous brand” subsidies. China is withdrawing subsidies for products including sugar...

The leading representative of food and beverage manufacturers in the UK has expressed disappointment with the outcome of the UN’s conference on climate change summit due to the lack of certainty...

Chiquita Brands International has shed more light on the latest EU probe into claims of a cartel in the banana industry by admitting it has received a notice regarding the investigation. The US-based fruit...

There is a new reality when it comes to grocery shopping – more consumers want simple, cost-efficient foods they can prepare at home and that don’t compromise on quality. The shift remains...

The Taiwanese Government is planning to introduce a tax on junk food – a move which would be a world-first, according to reports. Citing the Apple Daily, AFP reported that Taiwan’s Bureau of...

Cadbury chief executive Todd Stitzer has insisted that the UK confectioner’s investors “seem unimpressed” with Kraft Foods’ hostile bid after he visited shareholders on both sides...

Kraft has issued a document urging their shareholders to support their Cadbury takeover plan. The Oreo and Vegemite maker filed a definitive proxy statement on Friday to approve the issuance of new shares...