Australian tastes are swinging away from beer and towards wine, but Australians are drinking a little less alcohol overall, according to figures released 18 September 2013 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics...

Applying a tax to sugary beverages may help reduce calories from those beverages, but the health benefits may be partially offset as consumers substitute the drinks with other ‘unhealthy’ foods, according...

Carrots were the most commonly purchased vegetable in August 2013, with 94 per cent of consumers buying the vegetable last month, according to the results of a new survey of over 800 consumers conducted...

Australian supermarket group Woolworths has released research showing how Australian society and life has changed, by looking at what is in shoppers’ trolleys. Woolworths said its research, published...

Way ahead of the competition when it comes to satisfied customers, sandwich franchise Subway has rated consistently highly since 2008 and shows no sign of being overtaken by its fast-food rivals, according...

One of the leading authorities on ‘natural’ food colours in the Asia Pacific region has urged Australian food manufacturers, marketers and media to show “greater leadership” in converting to ‘natural’...

Consumers in the UK are looking for something a little fancier than a basic burger and chips when they eat out, according to findings from global market research organisation Mintel. The latest research...

Chemical engineers may have found the answer to feeling fuller for longer and help reduce snacking between meals, as they develop special food ingredients that have the potential to reduce hunger pangs...

Cheese sales in Australia continued to decline in the 12 months to March 2013, with 89 per cent of Australian grocery buyers reporting they bought cheese, down from 92 per cent in the 12 months to 2009,...

While supermarket giant Woolworths last week announced a big increase in sales and profits from its food and liquor divisions, the big news this week is that Woolies has won recognition as a key media...