Woolworths and Coles supermarkets have both pledged to stock products from social enterprise, Thankyou.co, in a demonstration of the power of social media.

Woolworths has reported sales from continuing operations of $58.5 billion for the year to June 30, representing growth of 4.8 per cent despite tough market conditions.

Alligator Brand Fresh Pasta has been declared a 'Good Egg' by the RSPCA for using cage-free eggs to make its products.

Beerenberg, the company best known for making mini jam jars, has embarked on an innovative label makeover to inject more character into its product range.

Retail sales in Australia look to have continued their slump in the June quarter, but conditions could improve by the September quarter, according to the AFGC-CHEP Retail Index.

A plan by Coca-Cola to help combat obesity took shape this week with a TV ad that broached the issue and set the scene for a teen cycling campaign.

Fonterra has warned that its 2013 earnings will be lower than the forecast due to the competitive retail environment in Australia and drought in New Zealand.

Vok Beverages has relaunched Beenleigh, the historic Australian rum brand it bought last year, with new packaging, improved premium liquid, and a new product.

The local chief of Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Phil Baldock, is retiring at the end of the year, when he will be succeeded by the company's chief strategy officer.

Growth in gum and sugar-based confectionery is slowing in favour of healthier options like dark chocolate, according to a new report.

World farmed fish production has now over-taken beef production, but the trend hasn't helped Seafood Services Australia which will close its doors due to lack of funding.

Australian gas company BOC is ramping up its production of dry ice and creating new collection hubs in a $4 million expansion plan.

International food, beverage and consumer products giant Unilever, is the latest manufacturer to feel financial pressure in Australia.

Australian charities and welfare groups will soon be calling on the food industry for more assistance if the results of a Foodbank survey are any indication.

Seven bottled water suppliers have been called on to remove 'organic' claims from labelling and marketing material by the ACCC.

Cerebos Australia has signed a contract with Wiley to expand and refurbish its 9400 square metre warehouse at Seven Hills in Sydney.