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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
Queensland farmers face losses of $100 million and urgently need government grants to get back on their feet, according to the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF).
US-based Golden State Foods (GSF) has acquired majority ownership of Groenz Group, a manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments and powders for the quick service restaurant (QSR) and food service industries.
General Mills has introduced chilled meals capability to its manufacturing facility in Mount Waverly, Victoria, allowing the company to extend its market-leading Latina brand.
Flood damage in Gayndah and surrounding fruit orchards has caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage, according to Judy Shepherd, the secretary of the Gayndah and District Fruit Growers Association.
Following the introduction of the carbon tax, 90 per cent of Australian food manufacturers have reported rises in input costs, according to the Australian Industry (Ai) Group.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised the Queensland Chicken Growers Association's broiler chicken growers to collectively bargain with Inghams, Baiada and Golden Cockerel for ten years.
The Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) is opposing the Australian Greens' proposed bill, which it claims would be to the detriment of the Australian food manufacturing industry.
Food manufacturers would be banned from making the standalone claim of products being 'Made in Australia' under the Australian Greens' proposed country-of-origin labelling bill.
Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia and the National Heart Foundation of Australia have recommended the government considers introducing a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks as a part of a suite of interventions to reduce their consumption.
The Australian Beverages Council has called the Rethink Sugary Drink campaign "misguided" in ignoring the concept of the total diet.
Australia's most prominent health organisations have proposed a tax on drinks with high sugar levels in tandem with the launch of a TV campaign that warns of the dangers of sugary beverages.
Australian Made supports call from the seafood industry for an extension of country-of-origin labelling to fast food outlets.
Woolworths announces its new Local Food Sourcing Strategy, which aims to increase the amount of locally produced food in its stores.
Australian wine exports grew in both average value and volume last year, according to Wine Australia.
Coopers Brewery is undertaking a $20 million capital expansion program in 2013 as a result of continued sales growth and new contract-brewing arrangements with Sapporo and Carlsberg.
As Australia’s only Fairtrade, organic and carbon neutral coffee brand, Republica needed a pack design that communicated its unique positioning and premium quality.
