BUILDING trust in food is a complex problem, especially for consumers constantly reading about the mishaps of companies they previously trusted, writes Gennady Volcheck, CEO and founder of Shping, a supply...

Food companies will be prominent in this year’s “Shop the City” event in the Melbourne CBD. The one day (and night) event will include pop-up food shops, held this year on Wednesday 18 May 2016. The...

Singapore food and beverage company Fraser and Neave has expressed interest in acquiring South Africa’s SABMiller’s Peroni and Grolsch beer brands in Europe.   The expression of interest is occurring...

Fast growing health food company The Chia Co appoints new chief sales officer Australian health food company The Chia Company has announced the appointment of a new Chief Sales Officer, John McGurkin. The...

The President of confectionery giant Hershey North America has revealed how the Company shifted its focus to consumer demands in order to grow the iconic brand. Speaking at global market research organisation...

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...

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...

Well-known food brands have a new place in the kitchen with the launch of a website that introduces branded content into personalised cookbooks. The Australian website MyFoodbook allows consumers to create...

The iconic Australian chocolate and confectionery brand Darrell Lea has been placed into voluntary administration by its directors. The company, started 85 years ago by the same family from a small factory...

Nestle has created a new brand, “Maison Cailler” as the launching pad for a new form of direct marketing. The campaign will create a new marketing channel that bypasses conventional retailers. Consumers...