Bakery cafe business Pie Face has expanded into Auckland, New Zealand and its local operators plan to open 10 stores over the next 18 months and 60 within the next 10 years.

Fonterra has pointed to number of separate events that came together in an unforeseen sequence in an operational review of its recent whey protein scare.

A discussion paper on the regulation of caffeinated products such as energy drinks has been released amidst rising health public health concerns.

Some frozen yoghurt outlets may be breaching consumer law according to Choice, which is calling for a nationally consistent kilojoule-labelling system for take-away food.

A $25 million co-investment plan being promoted by the Labor government to save struggling processor, SPC Ardmona, will involve the closure of two plants.

Family-owned meat processing company, Thomas Foods International, has acquired the South Australian potato processor Mondello Farms which went into receivership in March.

Reducing packaging weight, increasing recycling and improving energy efficiency are among the top priorities for UK food companies this year, according to a survey.

Infant formula maker Nutricia is considering its legal position after it emerged that Fonterra's whey protein products had never posed any threat.

Mondelez International has received a $16 million pledge from opposition leader Tony Abbott to help fund a $66 million upgrade of its Hobart Cadbury factory.

Sanitarium, Hazeldene's Chicken and Kez's Kitchen were among those to take out top honours at the 2013 HACCP Awards hosted by Advancing Food Safety, SAI Global.

Fruit Juice Australia has slammed a report that describes apple juice to be as sugary as Coca-Cola and warns consumers to limit consumption.

The NSW Government has offered food processor Simplot a payroll tax rebate for the next three years to save the company's plant at Bathurst.

Murray Goulburn, maker of Devondale, Liddell's, Kiewa Country and Cobram Specialty Cheese brands, will cut 72 staff across its processing facilities.

Another NZ safety scare has prompted the country's Ministry for Primary Industry to explore new safety measures for the dairy sector.

South Australian brewer Coopers has opened its own alehouse at Sydney Airport's T2 domestic terminal which will sell Coopers products exclusively to thirsty travellers.

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has secured the Australian rights to a number of premium beer brands in a deal with international brewer, Molson Coors.