Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has urged state and federal governments to restrict the introduction of new legislation that could burden retailers with added compliance...

Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has supported the Rudd Government’s announcement of its $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy including handouts and tax rebates...

As consumers continue to restrict their spending, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers have re-invigorated merchandising activity in the search for higher sales. Yet, too often, merchandising...

In part two of our discussion of the economic crisis and its impact on different sectors of the food industry we shine the spotlight on supermarkets, manufacturers, gourmet retailers and convenience stores. Supermarkets Supermarkets,...

International media reports have cast doubt about the safety of certain fruit and vegetable products exported from China including Chinese mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce. There are concerns...

More and more American consumers are now turning toward the supermarket aisles for quick dinner options at the expense of fast-food restaurants. Three out of five consumers (62 per cent) who report purchasing...

Wholesalers and self-distributing retailers are taking aggressive measures to reduce fuel consumption trucking food from distribution centers to stores throughout North America, according to the Food Marketing...

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd announces a voluntary recall of McCain Stir Fry Vegetables Pasta Alfredo with Sauce. The affected product was available to Independent retailers from January 11 2008. McCain...

The October 2008 ACCI (Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Survey of Investor Confidence shows business trading conditions have continued to deteriorate in the September quarter. Business’...

Research released UK by food and grocery expert IGD suggests that consumers want more information on Genetically Modified (GM) foods before forming a strong opinion one way or the other. IGD has closely...