Woolworths has entered an agreement to acquire a 25 per cent stake in WA craft brewer Gage Roads Brewing as they look to enhance their private label beer options. The $1.9 million deal, Woolworths’...

The European shopper has changed in much the same way as their Australian counterparts and the industry has been forced to respond, attendees of Highlands 2009 heard today. Joanne Denney-Finch, CEO of...

As private label continues to take share away from national brands, a Nielsen analyst has identified a number of simple ways for manufacturers to limit the private label threat. Tom Pirovano, Director...

Unilever has reported organic sales growth of 4.8% for the first quarter despite a fall in volumes. The consumer products group said higher pricing had been a strong contributor to their growth and noted...

Ian McLeod, the Managing Director of Coles, is craving faster progress but has maintained that the supermarket chain is on track in their five-year turnaround. “I always would like to be progressing...

Australian food group Goodman Fielder has today announced an extension on their private label bread supply contract with Australia’s second largest supermarket chain – Coles. The news comes...

Australia’s largest food group has announced that it will be shifting their strategic direction to increase focus on consumer brands. The changes will see Goodman Fielder look for suitable buyers...

Kraft Foods has announced a first quarter profit increase of 10 per cent as inventory reductions at grocers stagnate and consumers increase demand for cheap, convenient food. Organic net revenue growth...

Tough economic times have certainly been a boon for private label foods and beverages, but according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company, private label usage has been growing over the last...

Private label share has risen dramatically across retail channels and product categories during the past two years as consumers struggle with high food prices and other economic pressures, new research...