As discussions with major shareholder Kirin regarding their takeover proposal continue, Lion Nathan has announced a 6.9% rise in net profit after tax for the first half – an announcement that was...

Arnott’s, Australia’s largest biscuit supplier, is threatening legal action against donut chain Krispy Kreme for alleged violation of their “Iced Vo-Vo” trademark – which...

Nestlé’s focus on becoming a health and wellness food group is resonating with consumers, their CEO has told investors at their Annual General Meeting in Switzerland. “The main force behind...

Ground breaking findings by an international consortium of scientists who sequenced and analysed the bovine genome, could result in more sustainable food production. The findings, published in two reports...

Twitter, the micro-blogging platform that challenges users to think in 140 characters or less, is taking the world by storm, and businesses are searching for ways to capitalise on its flourishing popularity. The...

South African based supermarket group Pick ‘n Pay has reported a significant turnaround in the operations at their Australian chain – Franklins. The grocer, which operates over 80 stores throughout...

Fourteen brands will be entitled to place the ‘whatsnew? Product of the Year’ label on their products after coming out on top in a survey of Australian consumers. In its second year in Australia,...

Technology developed by Food Science Australia (FSA) to improve the way fruit juices and other food products are pasteurised, is being used commercially in a new Melbourne food processing facility opened...

McDonald’s announced a resilient 4.3% increase in global comparable sales for the first quarter as they continue to attract financially stricken consumers. Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner said...

Australia’s second largest alcoholic beverages group is currently discussing the merits of a takeover offer by their major shareholder. Japan’s Kirin Holdings, which has a 46.13% stake in Lion...