The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to re-authorise an agreement that prohibits the promotion of infant formula to the public.   The ‘Marketing in Australia of...

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims has come out in defence of the Food and Grocery Code  of Conduct (the Grocery Code of Conduct) despite accusing some retailers as...

The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) met in Hobart today and considered a range of food regulation matters. The Forum comprises all Australian and New Zealand...

The successful and innovative Australian grocery chain, Harris Farm Markets, has introduced an ‘alternative meat cuts’ range. The range, sold as the “Curious Cuts” line, uses meat not normally...

The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct came into effect 16 June 2015 with Woolworths and Aldi the first major players to sign on. The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct came into effect 16 June 2015 with Woolworths...

Jan Davis is a contributor to Australian Food News.   Every day, we hear more about the need for our food to be sustainable, green, local, and ethical. Every day, we hear more about the need for...

Proposal P1037 (Amendments associated with Nutrition Content and Health Claims) seeks to create an exemption for meeting claim requirements for products bearing trademarked elements of the Health Star...

The French government last week voted in new laws which will make it illegal for supermarkets to throw away unwanted food. The French government last week voted in new laws which will make it illegal for...

Data just published by an international research body, Innova Market Insights, suggests that despite financial constraints consumer interest in making ethical food choices continues to increase. Innova...

South Africa’s Pioneer Foods has taken disciplinary action against 41 employees involved in the price-fixing scandals that have recently engulfed the company.An external, independent presiding officer...