On World Consumer Rights Day 2009, held yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reminded the food and beverage industry that its marketing must be accurate and truthful. “It...

Bartter Enterprises has launched a new range of products that extends their Steggles brand beyond the domain of poultry products. The company considers the expansion of the range to be a key step in broadening...

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown yesterday led off debate on the Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising Bill 2009 in the Senate, which proposes a ban on junk food and alcohol advertising during...

Nestlé is introducing price marked packaging in the UK for a select group of their confectionery products in an endeavour to drive sales. The move comes as market researchers report that price is becoming...

Ever since probiotic yoghurts hit the market, many consumers have known that our intestines are populated by innumerable bacteria that go by seemingly unpronounceable names like Bifidus Digestivum, Lactobacillus...

Cost reduction is the top priority in 2009 for senior executives in the food and beverage industry according to a new report, Food and Beverage 2012, from business advisory firm Deloitte, which provides...

The strides made forward in attempts to combat obesity may be undermined by the recession, according to the findings of a survey by the leading UK consumer group. The survey found 24% of Brits are making...

European consumers are keen to see food and beverage manufacturers enhance the environmental credentials of their packaging, according to a new survey released this week. Consumer survey results published...

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the nation’s peak body representing food and grocery manufacturers, has urged the government to make sure they understand the real impact that an emissions...

The Managing Director of upmarket UK grocer Waitrose, Mark Price, has told a business conference that companies long-term goals must not be forgotten in the current climate – as short-term gains...