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Government going green gives groceries grief

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has warned that the federal government’s plans to cut greenhouse emissions by between 5% and 15% by 2020 has the potential to compromise the domestic and international competiveness of Australia’s food industry.


Smith’s saves water waste

Friday 05 December 2008

The Smith's Snackfood Company at Tingalpa in Queensland has reduced its water consumption by 16% through best practice water use on site.


Foods of the future

Friday 05 December 2008

While Cheerios and chicken may be popular today, business information analysts IBISWorld have released their forecast for what consumers will be piling into shopping trolleys in five years' time.


When it comes to chocolate, it's personal

Thursday 04 December 2008

A German startup company - Chocri - is allowing customers to design their own chocolate.


Critical promotion for Aussie wines

Wednesday 03 December 2008

Australian wine critic, James Halliday, will visit Taipei from 9 to 12 December to promote premium Australian wines in Taiwan and China.


Southern NZ honey to create buzz in UK

Monday 24 November 2008

British health food consumers will soon have greater access to New Zealand Honey Specialties's products, with the news that they are to be stocked in the UK’s largest health food retailer – Holland and Barrett.


Baiada's breath bated for business buy-out

Monday 24 November 2008

Poultry processor, Baiada Poultry, has reached a deal to buy Bartter Enterprises/Steggles Foods from the founding Bartter family.


Export opportunities for WA producers

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Three upcoming major food trade events will give WA food and beverage companies the opportunity to take their produce to new international markets.


Free trade agreement negotiated

Monday 01 September 2008

Australia and New Zealand have completed negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the 10 south-east Asian ASEAN countries.


New requirements for shipping wine to US

Monday 14 April 2008

New Zealand's wineries are no longer able to ship samples to the United States by citing an importer’s “Basic Importer Permit”, unless they have a COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) or a COLA Waiver.


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