FDA finalises menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in...

Gluten-free foods surge 63 per cent in last two years The gluten-free market in the US is estimated to reach sales of $8.8 billion in 2014 — an increase of 63 per cent between 2012 and 2014 —...

Negative attitude towards sugar changes consumer choices, research The backlash against sugar has changed consumer attitudes is effecting global markets, according to a new report from global market research...

Meat and greet: where Aussies buy their fresh meat Fresh meat is central to most Australians’ diets, with a growing proportion of us buying it in any given week. While this growth is evident among country...

Australia’s snacking habits revealed, Nielsen Eating between meals is extremely widespread with 96 per cent of Australians saying they regularly consume snack foods, according to new research from global...

Manufacturers ‘gambling’ on the increasing influence of health, Canadean The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry might think some trends, including a trend towards ‘healthier’ items, are...

Consumer demand for antibacterial packaging, Canadean Antibacterial packaging designed to delay the development of germs and bacteria in canned products is set to become a hit with UK consumers, according...

The effect of liquor licensing laws on alcohol purchases in Australia, Roy Morgan Research The rate of alcohol purchasing is much lower in Australia than in New Zealand—a difference that market research...

South Melbourne Market’s cage egg ban has been met with criticism An announcement from South Melbourne Market that it will ban the sale of all caged eggs by introducing a “We Care about the Chicken...

Bulla Australia’s most popular ice cream brand, Roy Morgan Research Ice cream remains hugely popular in Australia, despite ups and downs in recent years, with Bulla the most popular brand, according...