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Blackmores CEO Richard Henfrey resigns

The company did not offer an explanation for Henfrey's departure after 18 months in the top job.

Kraft Heinz forecasts gloomy 2019, writes down value of iconic brands

The FMCG giant highlighted the tough environment for the packaged food industry.

Meal kit industry reshaping the future of food

The food service has been identified as a driver of change for its efforts to reduce food wastage.

LDD’s Complete Dairy partners with St Kilda Football Club

One glass of the high protein milk contains 15g of whole protein.

Blackmores lifts, but China outlook poor

Vitamin maker warns sales in China are not expected to grow within the next six months.

The decoy effect: how you are influenced to choose without really knowing it

The cunning pricing strategy marketers use to get consumers to switch to a more expensive option.

Mrs Macs serves up 600,000 pastries in first year at Optus stadium

WA food manufacturer Mrs Macs has the exclusive rights to supply its range to Optus Stadium for a five year period.

Private or perish

How FMCG brands can compete in an increasingly private label landscape.

GS1 standard to bring better-tasting food and propel AgTech exports

OPINION: Think standards aren’t sexy? They are the rocket fuel for the future of AgTech.

Nestlé to give full disclosure on supply chain

The company has released supply chain information for soya, meat, hazelnuts and vanilla.

Bubs revenue soars on new Chinese network

New corporate daigou channel has helped the company exceed last year's total revenue in just six months.

Marley Spoon secures €22 million financing package on path to break-even.

The company reaffirmed its prior guidance to reach profitability by 2020.

Amcor delays Bemis takeover on US shutdown

The $5.25 billion all-stock deal was initially expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.

Patties Foods acquires Simplot’s Pakenham facility

The food brand has secured a multi-year contract to manufacture Leggo’s pasta products.

API flags due diligence in Sigma takeover

The health and beauty company anticipates signing a non-disclosure agreement shortly.

J&J forecasts sales to slow in 2019

The healthcare conglomerate beat expectations for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Unilever, P&G and Nestlé size up subscriptions

Top consumer goods companies tap into consumers looking for household goods delivered automatically.

Veganuary – a passing trend or a shift with staying power?

Australian consumers buying less meat as plant-based meals rise in popularity.

Primo Foods unveils Australia’s largest single rooftop solar installation

The company broke the record for the ‘Largest Serving of Breakfast Rolls’ during a celebration of the new rooftop.

P&G joins new global alliance to tackle plastic waste

Consumer goods companies, retailers and plastic manufacturers have formed a new NGO.