With the second-highest recorded cereals crop expected this year and stocks replenished, the world food supply looks less vulnerable to shocks than it was during last year’s food crisis, FAO said...

Three quarters of shoppers who have made changes to their food and grocery shopping due to the economic climate say that they will stick with their new habits even when the economy recovers, according...

Nutrition, environmental health, and food safety are issues that are becoming closely tied and vital to success in the food sector, according to speakers at the 2009 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)...

Convenience and an improved menu have led to another strong result in Australia by the world’s largest burger chain, while low prices have ensured continued growth around the world. The seemingly...

Once the poor relation of the more glamorous chilled dessert, latest research from Mintel finds frozen desserts are witnessing something of a revival in the UK. After years of stagnant growth, sales of...

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry (in the USA) performed significantly better than the rest of the market in 2008, as measured by the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Averages, besting both...

Biosilo Foods, an American company focussed on innovation in the food and beverage industry, has developed a snack called Gamer GrubTM, designed for “hungry gamers” who want to continue playing...

Kellogg Company, the world’s leading producer of cereal, has announced that it will add fibre to many of its ready-to-eat cereals in the US and Canada. In recognition that fibre is an important...

Retail researchers British Retail Consortium and Nielsen in the UK have reported the lowest food inflation rate of the year, falling from 1.4 per cent in April, to 1.3 per cent in May. This is the second...

Dutch-founded retail foodstore chain SPAR International has reported strong sales growth in 2008, with worldwide retail sales growing 6.3% in constant currency values. Reporting at the annual SPAR International...