Dr Peter Hayman, leader of Climate Applications within the South Australian Research and Development Institute explains that although there are challenges, Australia has a lot of adaptive capacity when it comes to climate change.
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Foreign investment and the popularity test: does GrainCorp set a new precedent?
Inserted within the ADM-GrainCorp decision was a never-before-seen rationale for rejecting a foreign investment: the tenor of community attitudes and level of popular support. This seemingly minor caveat may radically change the way in which foreign investment reviews are conducted by the Coalition government in coming years.
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Toughen up: what Australia’s supermarket code could learn from the UK
The new draft voluntary code of conduct between supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths and their suppliers has so far elicited responses ranging from cynicism to cautious optimism.
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Libs vs Nats: GrainCorp stoush shows cracks run deep in the Coalition
The sale of GrainCorp is drawing attention to the fact that the Liberal-National Party coalition is not a single entity united in its approach to policy.
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Manufacturing powerhouse China lagging on brand awareness
China manufactures an enormous amount of consumer goods. But stigmatised as low cost, low quality products, Chinese brands have yet to make inroads into international markets.
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Informed consent: why some foods should carry a cancer risk warning
It’s time to begin making consumers aware of the cancer risk associated with regular consumption of particular foods and drinks, through front-of-pack warning labels.
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WCB battle and farmer ownership: dairy at a crossroads
The share price of Victorian dairy processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has more than doubled over recent weeks in response to a takeover tussle between Australian publicly listed company Bega, Canada’s publicly listed Saputo and Australian cooperative Murray Goulburn.
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Sugary drinks tax could swell coffers, shrink waistlines
A study published in the journal of the British Medical Association, says a tax on sugary drinks could cut the number of obese adults in the United Kingdom by 180,000. Similar Australian projections predict an even bigger impact.
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How Australia’s craft beer industry compares to the US
The Australian Brewery's David Ward has just returned from The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s annual convention and trade show in Las Vegas and made some interesting observations about the craft beer market both here and abroad.
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Food eco-labelling – green credentials or green-mail?
Australia has seen a boom in eco-labelling: more than 50 different organisations were eco-certifying products in 2010. Queensland National Senator Boswell calls it green-mail, forcing food producers to bear the cost of certification and shoppers to pay a premium, while certification organisations pocket the profit.
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Talking trends and challenges with De Bortoli winemaker: Q&A
We sat down with Steve Webber from De Bortoli, Yarra Valley, to get some insight into a day in the life of a modern day winemaker.
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An advancing Australia is not so fair: why Aussie food manufacturers are doing it tough
You'd be hard pressed to come across a topic in the Australian food manufacturing sector that generates as much passionate discussion as how to best support Australian brands using Australian ingredients.
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After wine, Chinese consumers want a slice of cheese
When I heard that Asia, and particularly China, started to show interest in cheese, I automatically assumed that the French would be leading the race of cheese exports to the region. How wrong I was.
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Working with whisky: Q&A with Sullivans Cove
Bert Cason, sales and marketing manager at Sullivans Cove Single Malt Whisky, tells us about Australians' growing appetite for whisky, and what makes his brand stand out from the crowd.
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Creating a social currency: marketing today’s food brands
Consumers are bombarded with marketing messages 24/7, so for today’s food brands and manufacturers, the creation of successful advertising campaigns has become very challenging.
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The ultimate iron chef – when 3D printers invade the kitchen
Printing food seems more like an idea based in Star Trek rather than in the average home. But recent advances in 3D printing (known formally as additive manufacturing) are driving the concept closer to reality.
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Addressing packaging education in Africa
A recent trip to Nigeria showed our AIP columnist that there is so much Australia can teach the developing world when it comes to effective packaging.
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Want a better world? You can’t look at GMOs in isolation
The Philippines (the rice-bowl of Southeast Asia) has become a test bed for genetically modified crops. Proponents argue GM grains and vegetables can improve the life of farmers and malnourished locals. But is this technical approach the right one?
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Australian agriculture’s biggest threat needs a global approach
Foot and mouth disease is still considered the most serious biosecurity threat to Australia’s agricultural industries. A widespread outbreak could cost the economy more than A$16 billion in the first 12 months.
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Health Check: the low-down on eating vs juicing fruit and veg
Eating more fruits and vegetables is the foundation stone of any healthy diet ... Juices can be a convenient and tasty way to get some of the health benefits of these foods – but how do they compare nutritionally?
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