Making meal kits successful
20 February, 2019California-based True Food Innovations recognised shelf life is a key differentiator for retail meal kits to be commercially viable for nationwide distribution.
dnata opens Canberra catering facility
21 January, 2019The AU$6.5 million state-of-the-art catering facility in Canberra will help the company create capacity for further growth in Australia.
App offers free meals to food-insecure people
05 December, 2018A collaboration between Foodbank and an app called Y Waste Food will allow food-insecure people to access more meals left over from quick-serve restaurants, takeaways and cafes.
Mouldy food power
05 December, 2018Poor food preparation or packaging delayed the latest SpaceX Dragon cargo launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Where you put it counts
17 October, 2018Simply moving the fruit and vegetable section closer to the store entrance increased F&V sales by 15%.
Food delivery crucial in the foodservice industry
31 July, 2018With technology advancing and consumers increasingly looking for convenience, it is no surprise that food delivery is becoming more important.
AIP helps Foodbank Victoria fight hunger
18 July, 2018The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced it will continue to support Foodbank through the new Victorian Warehousing Volunteer Program.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products High Absorbency Spill Mop
13 June, 2018Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has introduced a High Absorbency Spill Mop designed for busy food and beverage service and retail environments.
Kroger and Home Chef in US$200 million merger
28 May, 2018One of the largest meal kit delivery companies in the US, Home Chef, is merging with Kroger to profoundly change how people shop for, prepare and cook their meals.
Manna or mania: meal kit madness
27 April, 2018With 26% year-over-year growth, the meal kit market is booming.
15% quarter-on-quarter growth for food delivery in India
27 February, 2018The online food delivery market in India is growing at a steady 15% quarter on quarter in terms of daily food orders.
LAX Listeria scare affects onboard catering
13 December, 2017 by Nichola MurphyWe've all experienced poor-quality dishes or limited food options on a flight, but have you ever been told an airline has suspended their catering service entirely? This is what happened recently with several airlines due to food safety concerns.
In-store sampling increases product sales
28 November, 2017Stores selling food and drinks often have a representative holding a little platter of mini treats, and this is because it can actually be a very effective marketing strategy that encourages sales, according to research published in the Journal of Retailing.
Foodbank tackles food insecurity in Australia
22 November, 2017 by Nichola MurphyDespite Australia being considered as a 'lucky country', hunger still affects many Australians, which is why Foodbank is calling on the federal government to develop a National Food Insecurity Strategy.
Halal ready meals provide relief to Rohingya Refugees
14 November, 2017Natural or man-made disasters often lead to malnutrition as people do not have access to the food they need, but Saahtain's 100% Halal Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) are attempting to combat this issue.
