The CEO of Australian wholesale distributor Metcash has said the deal struck by supermarkets Coles and Woolworths with the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is not appropriate for the Metcash...

Consumers have shown a strong willingness to pay more for eco-labelled vegetables, while also indicating that supermarkets should favour ‘environmentally-responsible’ suppliers, according to new research...

Consumers crave more information about how their food is produced, and especially about the potentially harmful ingredients that are not included in the product, according to new research from Cornell...

For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day, according to a new study from Linkoping University in Sweden. The study, which was published...

Plant science group CropLife has welcomed calls from Independent Senator Nick Xenophon for an inquiry into the post-commercialisation impacts of existing regulation Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Senator...

Peters Ice Cream’s iconic Australian ice cream cone brand, Drumstick, will mark its 50th anniversary this summer, with the Company releasing three new flavours to celebrate. The new Drumstick flavours...

Tea company Dilmah has launched a new ice tea concentrate range, available in Qantas Club and Business Lounges across Australia. Dilmah said the iced tea concentrate is made using tea leaves that are harvested...

Food and beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCA) has announced the appointment of Alison Watkins as Group Managing Director. Earlier today, GrainCorp had announced Ms Watkins’ resignation as...

Up to nine out of 10 imported olive oils ‘fail’ Australian standards and are labelled incorrectly, according to testing carried out by the Australian Olive Association. The testing, which was undertaken...

The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has issued interim orders to prevent Canadian dairy company Saputo from processing any acceptances received under its takeover offer for Warrnambool Cheese...