Dutch producer and exporter of high quality meat products, Zwanenberg Food Group, will expand its interests in Australia by acquiring the Plumrose brand from Simplot. Until now, Zwanenberg has produced...

The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Contaminants Panel (CONTAM) has assessed the risks and benefits to consumers from nitrates in vegetables and concluded that the beneficial effects of eating...

A man has received a record fine after more than 8,000 oysters (703 dozen), which were unsafe for human consumption, were seized at the Sydney Fish Market, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald...

The H. J. Heinz Company has vowed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2015. The effort is part of Heinz’s sustainability vision as they seek to be a leader in this field. “From...

In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, peak industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has maintained the issue...

A wave of ‘green’ supermarkets is set to hit Australia as supermarkets begin to tackle alarming emission rates. The concept, which follows similar commitments by European supermarkets, primarily...

National Foods Limited (NF) and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) yesterday announced their joint interest in pursuing an acquisition of Dairy Farmers. Although, their interest...

New research has established that a Mediterranean diet could help prevent Type-2 diabetes – a disease which is becoming more prevalent across Australia. An expert in the health benefits of seafood,...

An unprecedented partnership among key players in agricultural development aims to significantly boost food production in Africa’s “breadbasket regions,” link local food production to...

The number one ground coffee brand in the US has been involved in a merger deal worth approximately US$3.3 billion. The J. M. Smucker Company and The Procter & Gamble Company yesterday announced the...