The Shopping Centre Council of Australia has refuted claims that Australia’s planning laws are to blame for high grocery prices. The argument comes following the announcement last month by the Government...

World food production and prices are major global issues at the moment and concern about the food crisis, dubbed the “silent tsunami”, does not appear likely to die down anytime soon. Yoseph...

Kraft Foods has outlined plans to cut portion sizes to help deal with rising food costs. They announced, in the wake of a fall in quarterly profit, that they are to begin producing new products in smaller...

As economic issues continue to worry consumers the need for retailers to think ahead becomes even more pivotal. Food prices are rising, fuel is reaching record highs and interest rates are starting to...

The humble potato could prove to be a vital ingredient in the quest for a solution to the food crisis. With their ability to be grown in many different locations and climates, coupled with their wide number...

Australian consumers, in search of a way to combat spiralling food prices, may head back to the frozen food aisle, according to retail consultant ‘SRCG‘. Purchasing frozen food is a cheaper...

US President George W Bush has pledged $770 million to assist with international food aid following the surge in global food prices. The spiralling cost of food has already seen riots in many countries...

The Retail Traders’ Association (RTA) has bemoaned the lack of competition to Coles and Woolworths as a key reason for escalating food prices. The issue has been further fuelled by the release of...

Concern over how quickly current world supplies are being drawn down has given commodity speculators all the ammunition they need to drive the price of rice through the roof. The price of rice from Thailand...

The International Grains Council and Rabobank have indicated that the world’s production of wheat is likely to increase by about 40 tonnes on last year’s figure. With wheat prices reaching...