Neither major political party has a policy on something that affects every Australian, every day – food and groceries, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said today (July 28).
Emissions plan must maintain industry competitiveness
Australia’s emissions reduction policy must maintain the competitiveness of Australian export and import-competing industries – such as food and grocery – without exposing them to costs their competitors don’t face, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said today (July 23).
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has become Australia’s first industry association to gain membership to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the world’s leading not-for-profit organisation supporting sustainable use and production of palm oil.
Walking the Talk - The Path to a Sustainable Future
AFGC’s Chief Executive Kate Carnell attended the launch of AFGC member Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand's new sustainability report called Walking the Talk - The Path to a Sustainable Future. Click below to watch Kimberly-Clark Australia’s YouTube video of the launch:
AFGC is the leading national organisation representing Australia’s $100 billion food, drink and grocery manufacturing industry, which employs 315,000 Australians. Click links below for more information.
Read the latest edition of One Voice, AFGC's member e-newsletter with all the news relating to Australia's food and grocery sector. Click here>>.
* NEW!Orange juice facts - Watch AFGC's Chief Executive Kate Carnell on Channel 7's Sunrise discuss the orange juice manufacturing process in Australia.
Costs for national CDL - Listen to AFGC on ABC Radio - Kate Carnell discusses container deposits with Broken Hill journalist, click here >>
AFGC Joint Forums - Watch the latest video of AFGC's Joint Forums session held in Sydney on July 7, which highlights the industry's size and importance.
Current priorities
Food Labelling Review - read AFGC's latest submission to the current Blewett Labelling Review on food products.
Responsible Children's Marketing Initiative - advertising of high fat, sugar or salt foods on children’s television has “virtually ceased” in Australia. Learn more about the industry code.
Palm Oil - AFGC is concerned about the impact of deforestation in South East Asia and supports the development of certified sustainable palm oil through the RSPO.
The Food and Health Dialogue- convened Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mark Butler - has set salt reduction targets for most leading brands of ready-to-eat cereals as well as breads, rolls and buns. The Federal Government recently responded to the National Preventative Health Taskforce on Budget night (May 11). Read the Government's Taking Preventative Action 120-page report, here >>
Packaging and recycling - AFGC's Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) delivers projects on behalf of Australia's beverage manufacturers and their suppliers by recovering end-of-life packaging and preventing litter.
Efficient Consumer Response Australiasia (ECRA)
Have your Say – Winning with Promotions ECRA is conducting an investigation into the on-shelf availability of promoted products. To ensure your voice is heard, please complete the on-line survey click here.
Kraft has reintroduced the iconic ‘Happy Little Vegemites’ ad to the TV screen, using a reworked version of the original tune and visuals, as part of a new campaign to promote the typically Australian breakfast spread Vegemite.
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging EU Members States to back a measure that will allow companies to continue highlighting products that contain no added salt.
