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Truffle festival draws record fan numbers 8/1/2012

They're black, ugly, pungent and mouldy - and worth almost their weight in gold.

The rise and rise of private labels 7/25/2012

Currently accounting for just over one-quarter of total supermarket sales, business information research firm IBISWorld forecasts the share of private-label products will increase ...

Supermarkets are not just for groceries anymore 7/25/2012

Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5 per cent from 2011, according to Prepared Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods at Retail, ...

Consumer behaviour in wine selection a complex science 7/19/2012

The average consumer takes only forty seconds to pick a bottle of wine off the shelf. But what goes into making that decision?

Food processing sector indirectly affected by carbon tax 7/4/2012

The food processing sector accounts for only a small portion of carbon emissions and its contribution to overall emissions has fallen over the past two decades.

Alternative protein research to meet surge in global demand 6/27/2012

With over seven billion mouths to feed globally, the demand for protein continues to rise.

Top chefs join with govt and corporates to mentor Indigenous trainees 6/22/2012

Chefs from Sydney's top restaurants have combined forces to create the new National Indigenous Culinary Institute, which will see potentially gifted candidates selected for the ...

Ready-meals zapped with higher quality and healthy ingredients 6/20/2012

A review of global launch activity in ready-meals over the past year or so highlights some key trends, including ongoing interest in healthy options, more authentic-style ethnic ...

NYC ban on big sodas could face legal test 6/18/2012

If New York City bans big sodas, what's next on the list? Large slices of pizza? Double-scoop ice cream cones? Tubs of movie-theatre popcorn? The 16-ounce strip steak?

Chicken consumption flies to new heights 6/12/2012

Forget red meat and three veg – it looks like chicken has taken over Australian dinner tables for the foreseeable future, with business information analysts at IBISWorld projecting ...

The global fast food restaurants industry 6/5/2012

The global fast food restaurants industry is only one component of the wider food service sub-sector, including cafes, cafeterias, full-service restaurants, casual dining, coffee ...

Uncertain times for UK take-away and fast food restaurants 6/5/2012

Take-away and fast-food restaurants have suffered during the past five years as deteriorating economic conditions led consumers to cut back on discretionary spending. Operators in ...

Aussies spending more dough on healthier artisan breads 5/30/2012

The bread industry's future is far from crumby, despite falling bread consumption.

Top California chefs stew over looming ban on foie gras 5/21/2012

A simmering row between animal rights campaigners and some top chefs is coming to the boil, ahead of a looming ban on foie gras in California.

What's trending now? New product innovations make their mark 5/15/2012

In the always changing snack food industry, a number of products have emerged recently that appear to be the next big consumer favourites for businesses to consider.

Communication is the key for food allergy sufferers 5/14/2012

Recent research indicates most severe allergic reactions to foods occur when eating away from the home, the MedicAlert Foundation has asserted.

Aussies spending more on lunches this Mother's Day 5/9/2012

Mums may be a little more indulged this Mother's Day, with total spending forecast to rise 3.9 per cent compared with last year.

Indulgence and health polarise sweet biscuit market 5/7/2012

Within the sweet biscuit market there are two opposing forces at work globally, according to Innova Market Insights.

Improving front-of-pack food labelling for healthier choices 4/23/2012

Front-of-pack (FOP) labeling of food in New Zealand has support from industry, policy-makers and NGOs, according to new research from the Universities of Otago and Auckland.

Health myth: the three-second rule when food falls on the floor 4/10/2012