Overall growth in the global dairy drinks market slowed to just 0.5% in 2008 (from 2.4% in 2007) according to recent research by beverage industry specialists, Canadean Limited. Deteriorating economic...

The introduction of a traffic light system on the front of products would represent an overly simplistic approach to food labelling, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), which represents...

For years, restrictive high-protein/low-carb diets were the bane of the United States’ declining market for grains and grain-based foods. However, the low-carb fad is fading as health-minded eaters,...

European consumers are universally drawn to brands when purchasing alcoholic beverages but the brand vs price battle is a lot closer when it comes to food and non-alcoholic beverages, according to a nine-country...

Australian parents have teamed up with nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton to reveal their list of the worst children’s breakfast ‘Cereal Offenders’ as part of an ongoing campaign to reveal...

The Australian Food and Grocery Council, in partnership with GS1 Australia and industry partners, this week launched the Global Up Stream Integration (GUSI) model for the supply chain within Australia. A...

The search for sustainability has seen countless companies pledging to become sustainable in one way or another, but the flood of new labels signifying “green” or ethical is leading to confusion...

Businesses in the grocery supply chain can increase their competitive edge and reap other benefits by showcasing their approaches to sustainable packaging through an international study launched by UK-based...

Innovative “sticky notes”, which can be placed on the front page of newspapers to engage readers in a never-before-offered taste sampling advertising experience, could provide a welcome boost...

The majority of shopper purchasing decisions are made in the supermarket, according to new research from Germany. Just below 70% of purchasing decisions are made at the point of sale (POS) itself, and...