Chia gel, created when chia seeds are placed in water, could have great potential in food product development as a thickener and emulsifier, as well as a stabiliser in frozen foods
Rising costs of living have turned the majority of Australian grocery shoppers into bargain hunters, according to market research organisation Datamonitor.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against various parties in the Australian egg industry for an alleged egg cartel attempt.
Treasury Wine Estates remains “in play”, according to both investors and the investment bankers trying to interest private equity firms and beverage companies in acquiring the winemaker, reporting by Data Room has discovered.
Australian research organisation the CSIRO has developed biologically-based sensors, which could successfully detect proteases in milk at concentrations relevant to industry within a few minutes
Sydney pie maker Garlo’s Pies has crossed the State border, releasing a special range of “Maroon” pies in the lead up to the State of Origin, to raise money for a rugby league charity.
Wesfarmers has revealed its strategy for growth for the coming financial year at an investor briefing today. The strategy includes revelation of the plans for supermarket group Coles.
The Withers family behind 7-Eleven in Australia have acquired the Australian operating licence of Starbucks and control of the local operations of the global coffee giant.
An organic farmer in Western Australia lost his bid to claim damages from a neighbour after genetically modified (GMO) canola seed heads blew on to his property, causing him to lose his licence as an organic grower.
Australian shopping plaza operator Westfield Group launched a food-ordering pilot program on Wednesday, becoming the latest in the mall industry to test ways to stem a consumer drift toward e-commerce and away from brick-and-mortar stores.
The Coalition government’s first Budget for 2014-15 maintained most funding for agriculture to ‘strengthen the sector and drive farm gate profitability.’
Australia’s dairy food company Devondale Murray Goulburn has invested A$19m ($17.5m) in the expansion of its Koroit facility, in a move to cater to the growing demand for infant formula powder.
Energy drink brand Mother had launched a Premium 250mL can of Mother classic, designed exclusively for licensed bars, nightclubs, restaurants and venues.
Australia’s dairy processors are continuing to chase Asian dairy markets, with dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn boosting its infant formula export capacity
Jonny's Popcorn has recalled Jonny's Popcorn Delights Choc Chip from corner stores, independent supermarkets, fruit and vegetables shops and some vending machines in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA.
Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd denied it was talks to be acquired by China's Bright Food Group Co Ltd , the latest potential suitor named in a string of media reports that have sent its share price surging.
One of Australia’s oldest family-owned food manufacturers, Ward McKenzie (McKenzie’s) has launched a new set of recipe books: a SuperGrain e-booklet and Homemade Baking recipe book.
Australian winemaker Treasury Wine Estates Limited has rejected a takeover proposal of $4.70 cash per share from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR), saying it does not properly value the Company.
