British researchers claim that the caffeine ‘fix’ that many coffee-drinkers seek may be obtained equally by a decaffeinated placebo. Researchers from the University of East London studied volunteers...

The largest processor of milk in the world, Fonterra, today confirmed there was no change to its opening season forecast payout for 2011/12 of A$7.15 – $7.25 before retentions. The New Zealand-based...

Introduction Australian Food News recently reported on a new iPhone application introduced by Woolworths for use by its customers. The following presentation was prepared for clients of food industry lawyers...

The co-founder and current CEO of US wholesaler Costco Wholesale Corporation, Jim Sinegal, is to step down from the job at the end of the year. President and COO Craig Jelinek will replace Sinegal on 1...

New research from the University of Chester, in the UK, has found that the location of a product on supermarket shelves influences shoppers’ preference for that product. The research paper, titled ‘Preferring...

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found that the regulation of alternative medicines in Australia is being administered badly. An audit undertaken by the ANAO revealed that false safety and...

Australia’s largest listed dairy firm, Bega Cheese Group, has announced an 11.4% drop in profits for the financial year ended on 30 June 2011. The Group’s full year results, just published, show total...

A German scientist believes he has discovered the scientific explanation for chocolate’s unique aroma and taste. Professor Peter Schieberle, of the Technical University of Munich, says a combination...