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ACCC opposes Woolworths’ store buy and Heinz baby food acquisition

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will oppose the proposed acquisition by Australia’s major supermarket group Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) of a supermarket...

Freedom Foods: “gluten-free – should always mean free from gluten”

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Freedom Foods is opposed to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (the AFGC) proposition that Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) alter the definition of ‘gluten-free’ in Australia and,...

Gluten-free debate as AFGC pushes for change

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The Australian Food and Grocery Council (the AFGC) is proposing that Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) alter the definition of ‘gluten-free’ in Australia. The AFGC wants FSANZ to allow a...

‘Healthy’ food marketing may lead to weight gain

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Foods marketed as ‘healthier’ are seen by consumers as a “licence to overeat” and may actually lead to weight gain, according to interim results of a new study from the University of Ulster in...

Australia and NZ’s ‘unique’ energy drinks markets

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Both Australia and New Zealand have built a “strong self-contained” soft drinks industry, with specific product, brand and packaging preferences, according to research from global beverage market research...

Australians buying less cheese, brand preferences changing

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Australians are buying less cheese, and there has been a shift in preferences, with supermarket-brand blocks overtaking some old favourites in popularity, according to findings from market research organisation...

‘GMO-free’ certification launched in Australia

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A new certification body for genetically modified organism free (GMO-free) foods has been launched in Australia. GMO-ID Australia, a subsidiary of accreditation body HACCP International Pty Ltd, which...

Low sugar flavoured water for kids launches in Australia

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A new low sugar flavoured water range for children, called Water Buddies, will be available in Australian supermarkets in May 2013. The beverages, which are produced by New Zealand food manufacturer MMC...

Australian Food Labelling Study Hits the World Obesity Stage

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An Australian study which addresses the benefits of education about nutritional information in fast food is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Liverpool on Monday 13th May. Professor...

Coles forces prices on “big” brands to go ‘Down Down’

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Australian supermarket Coles has announced that some popular Australian brands will among a list of 40 new products to be added to its ‘Down Down’ savings list. The latest ‘Down Down’ price reduction...