Nestlé’s filing of its half-year numbers earlier this week meant that all of Europe’s largest food makers had provided an update on how their businesses are faring amid the worst recession...

There is no question that demand for healthy food is growing across most developed economies and a new survey has sought to find out just what consumers perceive to be healthy. The health and wellness...

As world sugar prices surge to their highest levels since the 80s, some of the largest US food manufacturers are concerned that import curbs in America could see the country “virtually run out of...

The world’s largest grocer and retailer, Walmart, has seen profits rise despite the advent of a “new normal” in shopper behaviour that kept sales flat. Sales fell 1.4 per cent, with CEO...

William Johnson, President, Chairman and CEO of Heinz, told shareholders last night that the manufacturer was likely to see record results continue in coming years as emerging markets and trends drive...

Ageing Boomers and diverse Gen Yers are finding new ways to fulfill their comfort food cravings, according to the latest Generational Comfort Food Culinary Trend Mapping Report from America. The report,...

Sara Lee last night posted a 9.8% decline in net sales in the fourth quarter as unfavourable foreign exchange rates and asset sales combined to hurt revenue. Brenda Barnes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer...

Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, said today it was looking at consolidating its port usage as part of a drive towards greater efficiency in its supply chain for exports out of New Zealand. Fonterra’s...

The world’s largest food manufacturer has reported organic sales growth of 3.5% in the first half of 2009, although the strength of the Swiss franc and divestitures ensured that sales in their reported...

Concern about salt intake is gaining steam and increased consumer understanding about the impact of high sodium in their diets is encouraging manufacturers to strip salt out of their products wherever...