The global recession has taken a toll on brand loyalty in the grocery sector, according to new research from the United States. A study by Catalina Marketing’s Pointer Media Network and the Chief...

The success of marketing probiotic yoghurt products such as Yoplait and Yakult means that Australian consumers are more aware of the importance of digestive health issues than ever before, offering a golden...

A decision last week to vote down a Senate bill to protect children from food advertising has been welcomed by Australia’s leading organisation representing food and grocery manufacturers, the Australian...

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has rid their private label cereal of cardboard boxes, a move which could be followed by some of the sector’s heavyweights. The decision will help to cut packaging...

Some of the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers in the consumer goods sector have united to create a global trade and industry body, which will develop common positions on key issues affecting...

American consumers, who like Australians have been increasing private label consumption and spending more on eating at home, are going to continue to place their premium on value rather than quality once...

Price remains a barrier to many looking to choose healthier food options, according to a new report from the US. Almost half (46 per cent) of those surveyed said they were reluctant to spend more on healthier...

Sixteen major food and beverage manufacturers have now signed up to the Australian Food and Grocery Council’s Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative, as the AFGC announced full details...

The functional foods market, while predicted to grow substantially over coming years, has seen many expensive failures over recent years. In fact, failure is far more common than success and most products...

The UK Government has outlined new tactics in their bid to tackle waste, including the possibility of ridding packaging of ‘best before’ dates. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural...