The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Industry has announced a new inquiry into country of origin food labelling.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new publication, ‘A guide for business: Consumer product safety online’, that outlines best practice tips for online sellers and marketplaces.
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced new appointments to its marketing team, the addition of a new advertising agency to its roster, and a new focus on ‘customer experience’.
Quick and easy lunch choice or affordable treat for the whole family — fast food is as popular as ever among Australians, according to the latest findings from market research organisation Roy Morgan Research.
Sealord on Monday said it will more than double its fresh Marine Stewardship Council-certified hoki sales this year in Australia as a result of a deal with Woolworths.
Manassen Foods Australia Pty Ltd has recalled Holland House Lumpfish Caviar (Black) from Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets Australia-wide, due to the potential presence of foreign matter (glass).
Food processing supplier Argus Realcold will be launching the latest in meat injection technology at foodpro 2014, as well as a new range of lightweight cut resistant gloves and cut resistant arm guards.
Eating fried foods more than four times a week had twice as much of an effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) for those with the highest genetic risk scores compared to those with lower scores
One of the world’s largest pasta producers, Barilla, has announced it will enter Australia’s rapidly growing gluten-free foods category with the introduction of a new gluten-free pasta range.
The Australian food and grocery sector is supportive of the Australian Government’s actions to reduce the regulatory burden on business, according to industry body the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
Metcash Limited has announced plans for a major corporate restructuring that aims to make IGAs and other independents highly competitive against Woolworths and Coles.
The market for convenient takeaway meals has become a battleground between small independent cafes and the fast-food heavyweights, according to Australian market research organisation IBISWorld.
A group of 18 small to medium South Australian food companies will be attending the intensive two-day Competitive Foods Initiative program in Melbourne run by Mondelez International
Tasmanian small batch distillery, Sullivan’s Cove has taken out the award for the world’s best single malt at the World Whiskies Award, held in London last week.
