Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (NYSE: WWY) announced overnight that its shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the adoption of the merger agreement with Mars, Incorporated.The combination of two of the globe’s...

Following the contamination of Chinese milk products with the chemical melamine, China has removed over 7,000 tonnes of dairy products (primarily powdered and liquid milk) from retail outlets and food...

Isklar Norwegian glacial natural mineral water has scooped the highest accolade of Best Overall Concept and winner of the Platinum Award, as well as being awarded silver in the Best New Brand category,...

UK supermarkets Waitrose and Booths have announced plans to join forces on a new buying alliance in order to reduce costs and improve their ability to compete with the major retailers. Booths currently...

The Procter & Gamble Company has filed a patent lawsuit against Kraft Foods Inc., manufacturer of the Maxwell House Coffee brand. The lawsuit, filed in the United States Federal District Court for...

Shopper marketing, a strategy based on the in-store elements of the marketing mix to directly target customers, is reaping great rewards for the growing number of companies embracing the concept. Companies...

The number of infants sickened by tainted milk products has swelled to 53,000 according to the latest reports from the Chinese Government, with China’s Chief Quality Supervisor, Li Changjiang, stepping...

The annual Food and Health Survey, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC), has identified current American consumer attitudes toward food, health and nutrition. Health/Diet Perception...

In spite of rising food prices Canadian manufacturers have been able to remain profitable, with innovation and size reductions among the methods to counter the issue. Seafood, fruit and vegetable processors...

New research released by The Dairy Council highlights an increased interest in both food labels and dairy products amongst consumers. Just under 98% of British respondents reported that they consume dairy...