The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development has called for emerging market governments to act against rising obesity levels to avoid rivalling rates in the West. The Paris-based think-tank...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has delayed its decision on the proposed sale of Pick n Pay-owned supermarket chain Franklins to Metcash. The announcement, which was due to be...

Bega Cheese has acquired a 15% stake in its rival, Warrnambool Cheese & Butter, with Bega Cheese executive chairman Barry Irvin joining the WCB board, and the two companies forming a strategic management...

Popular instant noodle brand Mi Goreng is being investigated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand, after some of the company’s products were pulled from Taiwanese shelves last month, having being...

A dangerous chemical may be entering the food chain through greaseproof paper wrappers on microwave popcorn and burgers, according to a study at the University of Toronto. The new research suggests that...

US food group Sara Lee has agreed to sell its North American fresh bakery operations to Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo in a deal worth US$959 million, following months of speculation over Sara Lee’s...

CSIRO researchers have discovered a new method growers could use to control when their grapes ripen, without affecting wine quality. Grape berry ripening is occurring earlier and the harvest season is...

US food group Campbell Soup Co. yesterday cut its full-year profit targets after a weak first quarter when its promotions did not pay off. Campbell, part-way through the key season for soup sales, now...

The Federal Court has ordered two restaurants to pay a penalty of $13,200 each for misleading customers as to the price of meals in their menus on Sundays and public holidays. The Australian Competition...

Tasmanian Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, David O’Byrne, yesterday annouced plans to take a proposal to Cabinet to implement a ban on lightweight plastic bags. “The Government is committed...