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Organic, free-range, fairtrade or vegan: how ethical consumption got so selective

Mobilising ethical concerns into our shopping baskets requires breaking old habits and making new ones.

Christmas versus kilojoules

Focusing on how to eat well over the holidays.

In 100 years’ time, maybe our food won’t be grown in soil

How we manage food and our environments needs very long-term, inspired thinking.

Aussies pessimistic about the future of food

Over half of Aussies predict food prices to get worse and 31% plan to cook more in the future.

Country of Origin labelling passes Parliament

Green Party bill to allow Kiwis a better understanding where their food comes from.

AFGC reports industry drifting into a “low investment trap”

Uncertainty about ROI is seeing investment decisions deferred or dumped.

Blockchain systems are tracking food safety and origins

Global food fraud is a multi-billion dollar problem that isn't going away.

Blurred lines as plant-based burgers come to the meat section

The Beyond Burger “bleeds” when cooked and is best served medium-rare.

Cross-generational influencers shaping the future of food

"Gen Food" are so called because food defines them and is an important part of their values and belief.

Western Sydney emerges as food and grocery powerhouse

AFGC's latest research shows the area generates A$17 billion per year.

Does eating organic cut your cancer risk?

New research examines whether it's worth paying more for pesticide-free food.

South Australians warned after listeria detected in sliced meat

Pregnant women and people with weakened immune system should be extra vigilant.

Australian food, bev industry records $600m

The local food and beverage sector is benefiting from increased domestic demand, which has lured interest from overseas ...

The future of food is ready for harvest

Small-scale farmers, fishers and harvesters will play a significant role in transforming our unsustainable and inequitab...

Research reveals 7.9m Aussies choosing to dine in

More Aussies dining in despite claims that cooking skills are below average.

Reducing food waste can protect our health and our planet’s

Research show that smaller portions reduce food waste as well as waistlines.

Simple steps for attracting “identity driven” Millennials

Millennials are more subtle, individualistic and inward focused.

Foodora exits Aust amid pay disputes

The Berlin-based restaurant delivery platform Foodora will cease operations in Australia by August 20.

Manufacturers missing out by not stating protein content

The worldwide protein trend has caused sales of products listing protein content to leap by 22.3 per cent.

Competition from ALDI causing Dick Smith Foods to close

“It’s one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made, and it’s one of the saddest days in my life.”