Media Releases

This section includes the latest media releases, columns and media comments by AFGC and on behalf of the food and grocery industry.

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Fresh call for a Supermarket Ombudsman
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 15:26

The latest discounting of fresh produce by Coles is another reason why the Federal Government should appoint a Supermarket Ombudsman to enforce a Supermarket Fair Trading Code of Conduct, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) urged today.

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Retail sales pick up and forecasted to improve into 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012 12:50

The fourth edition of the AFGC CHEP Retail Index forecasts continued subdued growth for Australia’s retail sector in the March quarter, which is traditionally one of the slowest trading periods of the year.

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Buy Australian this Australia Day
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 14:53

Australians should celebrate Australia Day by buying food and grocery brands they know and trust so the nation doesn’t become increasingly reliant on imports, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) urged today.

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A growing appetite for DIG food labels
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 09:43

Daily Intake Guide (DIG) labels now appear on more than 4600 food products in Australian supermarkets highlighting that consumers can use the front-of-pack nutrition labelling system to enjoy a healthy, balanced diet, according to a new industry survey.

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Money for cars but not for jam!
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 11:23

Industry welcomed new statistics showing strong support for other manufacturing sectors receiving similar assistance from the Federal Government as the automotive industry, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said today.

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