Global demand for dairy food products has risen by 15% from 40.9 million tonnes in 2003 to an estimated 47.0 million tonnes in 2008, according to a new report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International.”Global...

Coke bottler in Australia and New Zealand, Coca-Cola Amatil, has applied to the competitive watchdog in New Zealand for approval of a proposed takeover of cordial maker Baker Halls. Baker Halls, owned...

In the wake of an Australian survey by Deloitte finding Australians were yet to embrace online grocery shopping, new UK research has established that baby boomers hold the key to growth of online grocery...

Heinz will complete its takeover of Golden Circle before Christmas after receiving approval today from the Supreme Court of Queensland. An office copy of the Court’s orders will be lodged with the...

Shanks, hocks and cheeks are giving prime cuts a run for their money, according to UK supermarket chain Waitrose. As the credit crunch deepens, sales of cheaper, lesser known cuts of meat have rocketed,...

Lucky Beer, an Australian brew, has beaten a range of other lagers to win Asda’s beer competition, providing them with an enviable position on the shelves of the UK supermarket. Asda, a subsidiary...

A no-frills, back-to-basics attitude is set to be taking by consumers, manufacturers and retailers alike next year as consumers and businesses opt for caution in the face of economic fears, Nielsen advised...

Worldwide consumption of soft drinks rose by 3.9% in 2007 to 552 billion litres, equivalent to 82.5 litres per person, according to the new 2008 Global Soft Drinks report from drinks consultancy group...

New research from Massey’s Institute of Food, Health and Human Nutrition in New Zealand has discovered that omega-3 capsules can provide a similar boost of the fatty acid but lack other nutrients...

Tougher restrictions on alcohol advertising have been tabled at a meeting of the nation’s health ministers, with NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca presenting the idea in Brisbane on Friday. The...