McLeod to leave Wesfarmers for US-based Bi-Lo Holdings Former Coles boss, Ian McLeod has resigned from his position with Coles’ parent company Wesfarmers, accepting an offer to become President and Chief...

Blackmores announces strong first half Dietary supplement manufacturer Blackmores Ltd (Blackmores) has announced a strong close to Group sales of $206 million for the first half ended 31 December 2014,...

Qi Tea to launch “zero calorie” chai tea UK-based tea company Herbal Health Ltd has launched a new “zero calorie” chai style tea, Qi Tea Relax, in Australia. Qi Relax Tea blends spices such as...

ALDI to continue expansion German-owned discount supermarket chain ALDI is planning to continue expanding its presence in Australia with new stores opening in South Australia and Western Australia in the...

Fresh Produce Safety Centre launches two projects University of Sydney-based research centre the Fresh Produce Safety Centre has launched two landmark research projects, which it says are aimed at improving...

Online groceries in Australia set to grow, IBISWorld Online groceries sales in Australia are predicted to grow, reaching $2,194 million in 2015, up 14.6 per cent from $1,914.2 million in 2014, according...

Supermarket dumping of cage eggs could result in egg shortages Egg producers have continued to express concerns about the impact on Australia’s egg industry of moves by supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths,...

Debate about GST on fresh food ignites Recent suggestions from the Australian Federal Government that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) be applied to the sale of fresh food has sparked concern from both...

Tesco faces new financial investigation UK supermarket giant Tesco is facing a new investigation of its finances from the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC). The FRC launched the investigation late in...

Nudie launches new juice and soda product range Australian juice manufacturer Nudie has launched a juice and soda range in Australia, made from 50 per cent ‘real fruit juice’ (not from concentrate). Nudie...