With sharp declines among the under 35s over the last five years, middle-aged Australians aged 35 to 49 years are now the group most likely to have soft drink in an average week, according to the latest...

The trend for “healthy, full-flavoured foods”, seen in 2013, is not likely to disappear in 2014, according to global brand strategy company Sterling-Rice Group. Sterling-Rice Group’s culinary term...

Over the last five years, the proportion of Australians aged 18 or older who consume local beer in an average four-week period has declined by four per cent, while consumption of imported beer is on the...

When money is tight, private-label brands, also known as ‘own brands’ or ‘store brands’, have a potential advantage over other brands as shoppers seek value and become more receptive to lower-price...

Almost one third of Australian consumers have shown “significant interest” in buying more Asian vegetables, according to a new study from the Australian vegetable industry. The study, which surveyed...

“Natural highs”, one-step convenience and “foraged flavours” are set to become key trends in 2014 for the global food and drink industry, according to new findings from market research organisation...

The savoury biscuits sector recorded a stronger growth rate globally than sweet biscuits in the year to the end of July 2013, according to global market research organisation Innova Market Insights. The...

A new paper on food consumption trends in Asia from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has been welcomed by Australian farming body the National Farmers’...

Appealing to time-poor Australians who would otherwise skip breakfast and tapping into the growing liquid breakfast market, two new breakfast beverage products from Australian manufacturers have hit the...

Jam, conserves, marmalade and other sweet spreads are considerably more popular among older Australians than younger generations, according to new findings from market research organisation Roy Morgan...