A dozen NSW food outlets are the first to be named and shamed on the State Government’s website for food law violations, Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said today.The new Food Authority...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has supported the reforms to NSW trading hours, which are due to come into effect on July 1, but acknowledge that it may create a delicate balance for smaller...

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars and SumoSalad have confirmed their reputations as retailers to watch following the NRA American Express Rewards for Excellence last night. The awards, organized by the National...

In a week, New York City restaurants will finish the job of eliminating artificial trans fat from the food they serve. The final phase of the City’s trans fat regulation takes effect on July 1, requiring...

What’s considered to be one of the most important developments for seafood consumers in over 200 years was launched today Australia-wide. It is a program whereby seafood retailers displaying the...

Hedging has long been a tool used by companies to counter the impact of potential changes in market conditions, but rarely have restaurants engaged in the practice. With skyrocketing food costs and fears...

The Food Standards Agency has published a survey of more than 2,000 people across the UK that provides a snapshot of what consumers want when they eat out. The findings show that 85% of people agreed with...

New research released today in the inaugural Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Australian Retailers’ Index revealed retail support for the Federal Government has dropped dramatically during...

The H. J. Heinz Company has announced it will build a new manufacturing facility in Florence, South Carolina, to support its high-growth frozen meals business in North America. Dave Moran, President and...

As higher commodity prices become ‘the new normal’ rather than a temporary peak, we may see a greater impact on consumer behaviour and retailer and supplier strategies than has been apparent so...