Despite the deteriorating economy, latest figures from international food and grocery expert, IGD, suggest that ethical shopping for food has not lost momentum. “While becoming increasingly price...

Shopping and buying less, American consumers are increasingly relying on supercentres, according to The Nielsen Company. Nielsen’s analysis of 2008 unit sales found budget-conscious consumers increased...

First introduced in the 1980s, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables were targeted at restaurants, with washed, peeled, cut, portioned, pre-packaged produce are seen as a timesaver in the fast moving foodservice...

Coles will sell produce which has suffered cosmetic blemishes as a result of the heat, but whose eating quality is not affected, Australia’s second largest supermarket operator has advised. Coles...

The CEO of the UK’s largest retailer has told of the need for food retailers to adapt and update to ensure they can relate to the ever-changing consumer. Sir Terry Leahy, the boss of Tesco, noted...

Consumers, worried about the current economic environment, are increasingly opting to entertain friends and family at home rather than dining out, which has seen the share of food spend in Australia channelled...

After a number of changes between 2006 and 2007, the Nielsen Grocery Report Top 100 Suppliers list in 2008 saw few alterations to last year’s rankings. The leading five suppliers in Australia accounted...

Falling oil and raw material prices in combination with the discounter threat will lead to a significant easing in grocery prices in Europe in 2009, while six main areas of grocery retailing will be adversely...

Kellogg Company is beginning a six-month test of a “more consumer-friendly, space-saving box for its cereal brands” that could potentially redefine the cereal aisle, the company says. Kellogg...

In line with growing health awareness and changing demographics, demand for fruits and vegetables is expected to increase in the long term, according to Rabobank’s recently published ‘North American...