Debate about GST on fresh food ignites Recent suggestions from the Australian Federal Government that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) be applied to the sale of fresh food has sparked concern from both...

Beer sales in the UK rise for first time in 5 years, while cider falls The post-recession years have been challenging for the UK beer market, with sales dropping by over 500 million litres between 2009...

Top 10 food and beverage trends for 2015, Innova Market Insights Concerns about labelling and a desire for convenience are trends that are set to continue into 2015, according to global market research...

Premium olive oil preferred choice for older consumers in UK The market for olive oil is the fastest growing in the oil and fats market in the UK, and has the potential to appeal to those aged  55 and...

Surge in Australians buying chocolate in lead up to festive season Surviving the festive season with one’s waistline intact is a bit like vowing to go to the gym on New Year’s morning: a noble goal,...

Consumers looking for ‘sustainable’ chocolate products Confectionery manufacturers should promote chocolate products as an indulgent treat with natural ingredients and sustainable production in order...

Coles’ flybuys launches eShop for online shopping Australian supermarket group Coles’ customer rewards program flybuys has launched flybuys eShops, which enables customers to collect rewards through...

Australia’s appetite for organic foods at record levels New categories in the organic sector in Australia have driven record growth in the $1.72 billion industry, according to a biennial industry...

Health Star Rating website relaunched The troubled Health Star Rating website was relaunched by the Australian Government over the weekend. This is the second iteration of the Health Star Rating website...

FMCG trends canadean, already uploaded to wordpress Future trends in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector have been identified in a new report from market research organisation Canadean. The new...