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FOODiQ Global has completed a 28-year analysis of Australian non-alcoholic drink sales, revealing a strong swing towards water and low- and no-sugar carbonated drinks for consumer choices in the beverage aisle. The study was commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council. Read more
The consumer watchdog will be closely monitoring food label claims this year, with a particular emphasis on 'free range' and place of origin information.
Nestle has become the first major chocolate manufacturer in Australia to source all the cocoa for its retail confectionery business from UTZ certified farms.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the increased emphasis on physical activity and energy balance in the revised Australian Dietary Guidelines released yesterday.
The release of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the decision to retain the existing 125ml of fruit juice as being equivalent to a fruit serve for children has been welcomed by the fruit juice industry.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for comment on Heinz's proposed acquisition of Rafferty's Garden.
Food from overseas is winding up on supermarket shelves labelled as Australian made because of unclear country of origin laws, according to the Australian Greens.
The head of Australia's competition watchdog has said it was hard to get grocery suppliers to come forward to give evidence about alleged improper practices by Coles and Woolworths.
Australian Made Campaign has appeared before the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs Committee hearing into the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Food Labelling Bill) 2012, to address country-of-origin labelling laws.
Wesfarmers chief Richard Goyder has said Coles' price cutting activities will continue as the supermarket works to regain “price trust” from consumers.
Goodman Fielder says it may not renew its supply contract for Coles dollar-a-loaf bread, unless it gets a price increase.
Kraft Foods has opened the first stage of Australia's largest food R&D facility, which is based on the innovation-hub model proposed by the Prime Minister's Taskforce.
A redesign of packaging for novelty milk modifer product Sipahh Straws has lifted its sales by appealing to its main purchaser - mothers.
Australian wine production will be down 14.7 per cent over the next five years compared with the previous five, according to an International Wine and Spirit Research (IWSR) study.
In a recent survey Choice found 83 per cent of respondents believed that when choosing to buy food, it was important to know whether it was ethically produced.
Scottish food company Baxters Food Group has acquired Jensen's Choice Foods through its Australian subsidiary Baxters Food Australia.
McCain Foods has acquired Sara Lee's bakery business in Australia and New Zealand for $82 million from US-based Hillshire Brands, providing it with an entry into the frozen desserts category.
