Published: Aug 02, 2012

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the regulatory body for therapeutic goods in Australia, has prohibited sale, supply and use of DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine), an ingredient used in some sports supplements.

Published: Aug 01, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Australian children breast fed in the first six months of life are at an increased risk of developing a parent-reported nut allergy, a study has found.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Spring Bay Seafoods, producer of Australian Blue Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) has once again passed with a high score its Friend of the Sea renewal audit, confirming its outstanding environmental performance.

Published: Aug 01, 2012

More than half a million dollars worth of grants are now available for individuals or groups committed to rehabilitating fish habitat across NSW, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries Conservation Manager, David Cordina, said.

Published: Jul 31, 2012

A new programme suggested by Papua New Guinean traditional fishers to place identification labels on their fishing boats will provide great benefits for traditional fishers and Australia’s border protection authorities alike.

Published: Jul 28, 2012

VIC State Distributors are recalling Kanga Candy Choc Winter Mix from several supermarkets in Victoria, Australia, as the products contain an undeclared allergen (almond), according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

Published: Jul 28, 2012 By: Julia Hebaiter

Love your local Farmers' Market? Well, Farmers' Market shopping just took a delightful and convenient turn for the better with the introduction of Farmhouse Direct. It's an exciting, new online initiative allowing us access to local, farm-fresh food and p

Published: Jul 27, 2012

Viterra Inc. confirms today that Glencore International plc ("Glencore") has received approval from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to proceed with the acquisition of Viterra.

Published: Jul 27, 2012

VIC State Distributors have recalled Kanga Candy Choc Winter Mix from IGA Supermarkets, Foodworks and other independent supermarkets in rural Victoria due to an undeclared allergen (almond). Consumers with an almond allergy or intolerance should not consu

Published: Jul 27, 2012

AUSTRALIA - A fishermen's co-operative on the New South Wales mid-north coast has gone into liquidation with debts of almost A$330,000.

Published: Jul 27, 2012 By: Meagan Carlaw

The Wesfarmers-owned Coles Supermarket group has seen a sales growth of 3 per cent over the last quarter of the financial year ended June 30 2012, beating rival Woolworths for a twelfth straight quarter on sales growth.

Published: Jul 27, 2012 By: Meagan Carlaw

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported that grocery prices have fallen over the past year as household staples such as fruit, vegetables and bread have all gotten cheaper.

Published: Jul 27, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

The Australian government will review its standards for the export of livestock as well as the role and function of the Livestock Export Standards Advisory Group.

Published: Jul 27, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Gathering knowledge about food products online is popular among Australian consumers, but a new survey suggests it is not a medium they trust.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia is recalling frozen ‘I&J Crispy Battered Flathead in Beer Batter’ from supermarkets nationally due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.

Published: Jul 26, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

The high Australian dollar and problems in major world economies are hampering Australian exports of beef, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA’s) 2012 mid-year cattle projection update.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Tasmanian Bakeries, a bakery based in Tasmania, Australia, has announced an expansion plan which will boost its production by 80% over the next two years and create 22 new jobs.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

One of Australia’s largest food producers, SunRice, has announced a strong financial result for the 12 months ending 30 April 2012.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Australian retail trade saw a moderate improvement in the June 2012 quarter, with an increase of 3.3 per cent in overall activity as measured by the AFGC CHEP Retail Index. However, the Index predicts the upswing in activity will not last.

Published: Jul 26, 2012

Australia’s sizzling culinary scene was celebrated last night with the inaugural The Australian Hot 50 Restaurant Awards.