Chilli may help prevent weight gain on high-fat diet The inclusion of chilli peppers in the diet, even if the diet is a high-fat diet, may help prevent weight gain, according to researchers from the University...

Sanitarium launches reduced sugar Up&Go Breakfast food manufacturer Sanitarium has launched a new reduced sugar variety in its Up&Go liquid breakfast range. Sanitarium said its new Up&Go Reduced...

Kraft launches new nut butter varieties Nut spreads brand Kraft nuts has launched a new range of eight products in Australia, including a crunchy hazelnut spread and the brand’s first ‘natural’ peanut...

Metcash suppliers make accusations of unconscionable conduct Australian wholesaler and distributor of groceries Metcash is facing accusations from one of its suppliers of unconscionable conduct. It has...

Packaged food and soft drinks account for half daily calories in Western countries Globally, consumers buy 1.5 trillion calories a day, with the average global consumer purchasing 765 calories each day...

Nationals Senator criticises ACCC decision not to oppose acquisition of Primo by JBS The decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to not oppose the proposed acquisition of...

Australian chicken suppliers under ACCC scrutiny following complaint A leading Australian chicken processor is facing scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following allegations...

Coles and Kosher Australia apologise to kosher consumers Kosher food certifying body Kosher Australia has assured consumers that no un-kosher chickens were sold at a Coles supermarket under the Kosher...

KFC Australia’s brand new ‘Australian-first’ concept store Fast food restaurant KFC Australia has opened a brand new concept store, with the first one being in Parramatta in Sydney’s west. With...

Key trends for 2015 in food and drinks, Mintel Healthy lifestyles, “clean” ingredients, at-home gourmands, value consciousness and e-commerce speciality products are set to be key food and drink trends...