The online consumer has a much stronger relationship with brands than the average shopper, according to new research. Online sales continue to grow despite the recession, highlighting the significance...

Confectioner Cadbury reported improved trading throughout April and May, which they believe will allow them to reach their sales targets for the current year. “Growth in Chocolate remained robust,...

Some of the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers in the consumer goods sector have united to create a global trade and industry body, which will develop common positions on key issues affecting...

American consumers, who like Australians have been increasing private label consumption and spending more on eating at home, are going to continue to place their premium on value rather than quality once...

Price remains a barrier to many looking to choose healthier food options, according to a new report from the US. Almost half (46 per cent) of those surveyed said they were reluctant to spend more on healthier...

Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture and food sectors are showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But the risks could increase if the economic downturn...

A new study by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) researchers contradicts the theory that children living near a fast food outlet are more likely to be overweight and those living...

First there was wind and solar energy, now UK supermarket operator Sainsbury’s is opening a store where the checkouts will be powered by people.In a European first, Sainsbury’s is installing...

The Chief Executive of the UK’s largest supermarket operator, Tesco, has given a message of hope for the future of retailers provided they adhere to the simple philosophy of reacting to the desires...

The functional foods market, while predicted to grow substantially over coming years, has seen many expensive failures over recent years. In fact, failure is far more common than success and most products...