An ageing population can no longer be ignored by the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, with a new approach needed to attract the lucrative market, according to a new series of reports from independent...

By 2022 we will source and eat our food in ways radically different from today, according to a new report from the UK-based Food Ethics Council. Although the future is unpredictable, the scenarios highlight...

The private label products of Australia’s largest supermarket operator are set to undergo a major facelift, according to a report on the weekend. Woolworths will work with Hulsbosch Strategy &...

In a world of compromise, frozen foods are emerging as the preferred medium between the extremes of frequently dining at restaurants and cooking time-consuming meals at home, with sales rising by 6.5%...

Australia must urgently adopt a National Food and Grocery Agenda to ensure the nation’s long-term health, food supply and to protect thousands of jobs, the leading organisation representing Australia’s...

A global recession doesn’t signal disaster for all businesses, particularly many in the food industry. While many markets struggle in a floundering economy, others thrive. Market research leader...

Australian shoppers are not prepared to give up on a touch of indulgence this Easter, with the Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia reporting robust sales ahead of their most important time of year. “This...

Sustainable practices in agriculture, combined with the development of local food systems, can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food system, finds a new paper by the Institute for Agriculture...

Cutting advertising spend in a downturn is likely to lead to a loss of market share to private label that is unlikely to be regained in the years ahead, according to research from the University of North...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the first in a series of opinions on flavouring products which are added to foods to give a “smoked” flavour. EFSA’s CEF Panel...