Food manufacturer Heinz reported record sales and profit last night, with organic sales rising by 5.5% during Fiscal 2009 on the back of continued growth in emerging markets and acceleration of the consumer...

Reports are circulating in the European press that the world’s largest yoghurt maker Danone could make a play for Italian dairy firm Parmalat. Parmalat’s share price soared overnight as rumours...

A new study from New Zealand has indicated that supermarket chains are much more likely to discounts unhealthy drinks than healthier alternatives. The research, published in Nutrition & Dietetics by...

Pringles have been officially been declared as potato crisps (chips) in the UK, obliging Procter & Gamble to continue paying millions of pounds in value added tax (VAT). In Britain, most bakery products...

The world’s largest yoghurt maker, Danone, has announced a 3 billion-Euro (A$5.4 b) rights offering, to secure acquisition funding as it predicts long-term market difficulties. The French-based...

Alcohol may not be recession proof but it remains relatively resistant, save for a few sectors, according to new research from the US. Results of an American consumer survey, presented at Nielsen’s...

Food authorities in Germany have discovered trace amounts of cocaine in Red Bull Cola, leading to a ban by six states in the European country. The drink, which is 100% natural, contains kola nut and coca...

Food and beverage firms in Europe are discovering exciting new options for prebiotics in infant formula products, dairy and beverages and expanding prebiotic ingredients into new application sectors such...

The re-introduction of dairy subsidies in the US has been met with disappointment in Australia, as concerns grow that protectionism could have a negative impact on food security. “The US announcement...

Restaurants have to focus on innovation when creating their entrée and side dish menus, according to new research from the US. Darren Tristano, Executive Vice-President at foodservice consultant Technomic,...