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Key Topics: Ministerial Food Council updateBlewett Food labelling review Patsy Dinnen retires Pallet industry develop code of conduct Australian Logistics Council (ALC) new strategic plan AFGC Submission: Product Stewardship Legislation Product Informatio...
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Territorians should not be fooled into believing the NT Government’s proposed Cash for Containers legislation is a ‘magic pudding’ for Christmas that won’t cost consumers or government anything, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said ...
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Key Topics:First meeting of new National Food Policy GroupColes increases Product Recall / Withdrawal LeveyProject Information Brochure - COAG Road Reform PlanSafe Rates, Safe Roads Discussion Paper - open for public commentPallet Labelling toolkit launch...
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Key Topics:Food paln on Senate agendaNSW food labelling lawsNT Government tabeled Environmental Protection Bill 2010Minister Roxon announces local government grants fostering healthy lifestylesTruth in Labelling - Palm Oil Bill
Industry News: UK publishe...
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Australia’s largest manufacturing sector – food and grocery – looks forward to contributing to the Federal Government’s new working group to advise on a strategic policy framework for Australia’s food industry, the Australian Food and Groce...
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Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced a National Food Policy Working Group to advise government on issues and policies affecting Australia’s food chain....
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Key Topics:GST and the Food, Grocery Manufacturing SectorNew Board for AFGCAFGC & IBM partner to offer new series of white papers, first white paper discusses manufacturer - consumer relationshipAFGC Submission to Treasury on Australian Consumer Law C...
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Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan, today welcomed the passage of new legislation to require all NSW major fast food retailers to display kilojoule information....
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The Northern Territory Government’s proposed container deposit legislation (CDL) will have a significant cost for consumers, according the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). ...
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The amount of salt in breads made by Australia’s leading food and grocery manufacturers has decreased over the past four years and industry is on track to deliver on its salt reduction commitments by 2013, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) ...
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More than three quarters of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals in Australia have sodium levels below the target set by an industry, retailer and government partnership called the Food and Health Dialogue....
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An international panel of 30 World Health Organisation (WHO) experts has found there is no scientific evidence indicating that Bisphenol A (BPA) should be banned from food products as a public health measure....
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In an Australian-first, all NSW major fast food retailers will be required to display kilojoule information under new laws coming into effect on February 1....
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The Board of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the election of John Doumani as the new chair of AFGC, the leading and united voice of Australia’s $102 billion food and grocery manufacturing sector. ...
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A growing need for more food science and technology graduates in Australia will be addressed by a landmark new partnership between The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)....
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A landmark new partnership to improve the sustainability of Australia’s $102 billion food and grocery manufacturing industry in Victoria has been signed today between the Victorian Government and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)....
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Australia’s $102 billion food and grocery industry remains the nation’s largest manufacturing sector but is under intense pressure from rising imports and falling exports, according to a new report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and...
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A new Productivity Commission report found no evidence to justify introducing on taxes high fat, sugar and salt (HFFS) foods or advertising bans to address childhood obesity levels in Australia, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said today (2...
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Key Topics:Food and grocery strategy thrust into national spotlightFSANZ releases BPA study showing no health risksBlewett Labelling Review almost completeMajor AFGC partnership to overcome skills shortageHealthy Weight Commitment executive visits Austral...
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Reducing water allocations in the Murray Darling Basin is another setback for Australia’s $102 billion food and grocery manufacturing sector which is the second major industry in the regions behind agriculture, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (A...
