When it comes to the global ice cream category, hand-held products are taking a bigger bite of new product activity, according to Innova market Insights.

Simplot Australia has ended a year of negotiations with the announcement of a new enterprise agreement for hundreds of employees.

French dairy giant Parmalat is acquiring Gippsland-based processor Longwarry Food Park for $67 million.

The federal court has rubber stamped penalties relating to unconscionable conduct by Coles towards its suppliers.

Hamper company Chrisco, which is well known for its Christmas hampers, is heading to the federal court over its contract terms.

Coles has admitted to unconscionable conduct against some of its suppliers and has agreed to pay a hefty $10 million penalty.

Swiss confectionery company Lindt & Sprungli has promised to support to the victims and their families of the siege at its Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place.

The competition watchdog has taken action against Darling Downs Fresh Eggs in the second case relating to free range claims in as many weeks.

Phase one of an education campaign to accompany the recently introduced Health Star Rating System has been launched.

The ACCC has instituted proceedings against two suppliers over their use of ‘free range’.

Coopers Brewery has appointed a former hop grower, Ian Bradshaw, as its new marketing and SA/NT sales manager.

Dairy Australia has signed up swimming champion, Michael Klim, to help convince Australians to drink more milk.

Coca-Cola Amatil is cutting 260 positions next year as part of a restructure aimed at making over $100 million in savings.

SPC Ardmona is launching a new whipped frozen fruit snack called Perfect Fruit which it hopes will hold global appeal.

Woolworths has rolled out Farmers’ Own milk in Victoria which is sourced directly from farms in the state's Otways region.

Coca-Cola Company has caused a stir with a test ad campaign released ahead of its entry into the US premium milk market featuring scantily clad women covered in milk.