The Withers family behind 7-Eleven in Australia have acquired the Australian operating licence of Starbucks and control of the local operations of  the  global coffee giant. However, the  Withers Group...

Peters Ice Cream sold to UK-based ice cream company R&R After speculation earlier in the week, it has been confirmed that Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has sold ice cream brand Peters Food Group Limited...

SAI Global is considering a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners Australian risk management and food auditor organisation SAI Global has terminated the employment of its CEO. At the same time, the...

Coles plans to grow its 'local' offering and online shopping Wesfarmers has revealed its strategy for growth for the coming financial year at an investor briefing today. The strategy includes revelation...

The sensor developed by the CSIRO for dairy products Australian research organisation the CSIRO has developed biologically-based sensors, which it says could provide the dairy industry with a “one-stop...

Inside an e-cigarette People attempting to quit smoking without professional help were approximately 60 per cent more likely to report succeeding if they used e-cigarettes than if they used willpower alone...

Garlo's maroon pies Sydney pie maker Garlo’s Pies has crossed the State border, releasing a special range of “Maroon” pies in the lead up to the State of Origin, to raise money for...

Australian scientists to lead project to create synthetic yeast for possible use in yeasted foods and drinks Australian scientists at Macquarie University in Sydney, New South Wales are pioneering a project...

Murray Goulburn and Lion reveal targeted strategies to expand into Asian markets Australia’s dairy processors are continuing to chase Asian dairy markets, with dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn...

The FDA has approved the sweetener advantame for use in the US The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the new food additive, advantame, is safe for use as a general-purpose sweetener and...