The Australian supermarket industry, which some believe to be the most concentrated in the developed world, could soon have a third company emerge as a major player, according to Australian Discount Retail...

Over the past 10 months, Australia’s national consumer protection agency, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action for misleading labelling against food products produced...

Just twelve crops and fourteen animal species now provide most of the world’s food; and a lack of diversity means fewer opportunities for the growth and innovation needed to boost agriculture at...

Chocolate has rarely been considered as a sound choice for those looking for healthy snack options. However, with a growing body of research highlighting the health benefits of cocoa, chocolate manufacturers...

A fall in sales of alcopops has been recorded following the marked increase in taxes applied to the beverages by the Rudd Government. Lion Nathan boss, Rob Murray, has claimed that sales of alcopops may...

The Horticultural Code, introduced last year, could soon be extended to incorporate retailers. The code currently regulates trade in horticulture produce between growers and wholesale traders to encourage...

Australian wine grape production is forecast to increase by 19 per cent to 1.67 million tonnes in 2007-08, as a result of improved growing conditions in key production areas, according to a new ABARE report...

Morrisons, the UK’s fourth biggest grocery retailer, is hoping to reduce the number of plastic bags given out in their stores by 50 million with the launch of a campaign to provide 10 million free...

Despite the traditional post-budget bounce, Australian consumer sentiment is still at worrying levels. The Westpac-Melbourne institute index of consumer sentiment, released today, rose to 89.8 index points...

Premium alcoholic beverages company, Lion Nathan, has posted strong profit figures despite adverse weather conditions, increasing commodity prices and higher fuel costs. Their operating net profit after...