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Yoghurt protein claims are a fast rising food trend around the world, led by the USA, according to Innova Market Insights.

Australia is facing an egg shortage in the lead up to Christmas as a result of the October outbreak of bird flu on two NSW poultry farms.

Fairtrade brand Qi Tea's Organic Detox Green Tea has been named the best Fairtrade product in Australia.

The Australian owned family company AussieMite that makes a Vegemite alternative of the same name is taking on Dick Smith's OzEmite in court.

Primo Smallgoods has expanded its Queensland footprint with the acquisition of one of the state's largest smallgoods manufacturers.

GrainCorp chief executive Alison Watkins will replace Terry Davis as Coca-Cola Amatil's MD after resigning on the back of the failed ADM takeover.

Saputo's mission to woo WCB shareholders has suffered a setback with the Takeovers Panel blocking its bid for at least two months.

The federal government has rejected the proposed takeover of GrainCorp by American company Archer Daniels Midland on the grounds that it was not in the national interest.

WCB shareholders must consider the future of the Australian dairy industry, according to Murray Goulburn, which has trumped Saputo's latest bid.

Organic poultry company, Inglewood Farms, which went into receivership in July, has a new local owner.

Goodman Fielder will ramp up its direct marketing spend in 2014 to counter tough trading conditions in its Australian baking and NZ dairy businesses.

Food security issues are fuelling a new market in food security technologies, according to business research company, Visiongain.

The Group Training Association of Victoria has developed a new app to help new entrants to the workforce improve their understanding of OH&S.

Canadian company Saputo has increased its offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) in a new deal that values WCB at around $515 million.

Tap King's maker Lion is joining forces with US singer Lionel Richie for the second time.

Australasia's largest and longest running food manufacturing trade show, foodpro, will be held in Melbourne for the first time next year, from 22 to 25 June.