Simple but effective sustainable farming practices are helping to make a big difference for an important fish breeding area near the picturesque coastal town of Crescent Head and creating more native fish in the process.
Eating a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy changes the development of the opioid signally pathway in the baby’s brain and permanently alters the way this system operates after birth, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Australian food manufacturer Freedom Foods has announced an Operating EBDITA of $11.6 million for the 2013 financial year, an increase of 113 per cent on the previous year.
While supermarket giant Woolworths last week announced a big increase in sales and profits from its food and liquor divisions, the big news this week is that Woolies has won recognition as a key media player.
Cheese sales in Australia continued to decline in the 12 months to March 2013, with 89 per cent of Australian grocery buyers reporting they bought cheese, down from 92 per cent in the 12 months to 2009.
Minister for Agriculture Food and Fisheries Gail Gago has discussed further opportunities for expanding South Australia’s non-Genetically Modified (GM) food exports to Japan.
The Queensland state of Australia has banned farmers and travellers from bringing banana into the state, as part of its effort to prevent the spread of a disease that destroys crops.
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has released "Woolworths Trolley Trends", a report focused on the changes in the spending pattern of their Australian Shoppers over the past 25 years.
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (WCB) has today announced a net operating profit after tax of only $7.5 million for the year ended 30 June 2013, a $7.7 million (50.7%) reduction on FY2012.
Fruit Juice Australia (FJA), representing over 90% of the nation’s juice production volume, has responded to recent media coverage of the sugar content of apple juice.
Garlic growers across the region are encouraged to attend the Australian Garlic Industry Association's (AGIA) annual seminar on September 7 and 8 in Orange.
Coca-Cola has dropped a substantial legal challenge against Sydney small family business Teavolution, which produces iced tea under the trademark Honest Tea.
Australian pizza restaurant company Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE) has announced it has entered into an agreement with asset management firm Bain Capital to acquire a 75 per cent equity interest in Domino’s Pizza Japan (DPJ).
Should fast-food chicken giants KFC and Red Rooster be concerned? Visits to both restaurant chains have been gradually declining over the last five years, while their smaller rivals Nando’s and Oporto are steadily gaining popularity.
Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn plans cut down 72 positions across its processing facilities, in an effort to efficiency, productivity and cost competitiveness.
Metcash Trading Limited has recalled Black and Gold Broccoli Florets (frozen) from IGA stores, FoodWorks and independent grocery stores in ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS and VIC due to the presence of foreign matter (glass).
