Australian supermarket group Coles has launched a consumer trial of a new ‘contactless payment’ technology called the Coles Pay Tag, with 5,000 mobile phone tags available nationally.
The local southern bluefin tuna industry re-signed an agreement with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) worth more than AUD 2.5 million that will ensure sustainability for the fishery in the future.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has released its fifth annual economic snapshot of the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce industries, titled State of the Industry 2013.
Premium single malt Scotch whisky brand, The Macallan, launched its innovative 1824 Series in Australia at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney on Monday night.
Kirin Holdings Co Ltd bought a 10 percent stake in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) on Tuesday, in a move that could block a takeover of the Australian dairy company by Canada's Saputo Inc.
The Andalusian Plastics Technology Center (Andaltec) is currently working on a dozen projects related to packaging in the food industry, involving major companies of Andalusia.
Animal protection group, the Humane Society International (HSI) has rejected federal agricultural minister, Barnaby Joyce’s claim that a recent outbreak of bird flu was the result of free-range production.
According to the results of Ketchum’s third global “Food 2020” survey, these influential consumers, dubbed ‘Food e-Vangelists’ by Ketchum, are making an impact on food production.
Two Australian food retail groups, Pie Face and The Coffee Club, have each announced separately that they are expanding into the Middle East, with each preparing to open 100 new stores in the region.
Australian cafe chain The Coffee Club has signed a licensing agreement with Liwa Minor Food & Beverages, in a move to expand its presence to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region of the Middle East.
Australian family-owned brewer, took home the best Liquor Brand of the Year at the annual Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) held last Wednesday night at Sydney’s Luna Park.
Following the company’s annual general meeting, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (WCB) have announced some changes to the company’s board.
