The Australian Dairy Industry Council has criticised the proposed Australia-Japan free trade agreement, stating the agreement has fallen well below industry expectations.
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NFF stands strong on mandatory supermarket code
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is standing firm on its position to support a mandatory code of conduct following an invitation from Coles, Woolworths and the Australian Food and Grocery Council to re-join negotiations on their preferred voluntary model.
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AFGC welcomes review of competition law
Peak industry group for the grocery sector, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed an announcement from the minister for small business, Bruce Billson on the government’s review of competition law.
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AFGC welcomes move to cut red tape from food manufacturing sector
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has put its support behind The Omnibus Repeal Day (Autumn 2014) Bill, which it says will reduce regulatory burdens on businesses.
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AFGC wants federal government to cut coal seam gas red tape
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has told the Federal Government that restrictions on coal-seam gas developments in NSW and Victoria could cost the food industry $170m per year in increased gas prices.
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AFGC welcomes Victorian Food to Asia Action Plan
Peak lobby group, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the release of the Victorian Government’s Food to Asia Action Plan.
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Food industry must stop undermining the star rating system, AMA
Dr Steve Hambleton, president of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has accused the Australian food industry of ‘undermining’ the Health Star Rating System.
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AFGC called Nash’s office same day as star rating site was pulled
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has said that it contacted assistant health minister, Fiona Nash’s office on the day that the health star rating website was taken offline.
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Coles expands discounts with new Deeper Down Down range [video]
Supermarket giant Coles has taken its Down Down discounted range a step further, offering up to 34 percent off the original price on a number of popular brands as part of its Deeper Down Down offering.
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SPC investment must be followed by regulatory reform: AFGC
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has announced its support of a $100 million co-investment from Coca-Cola Amatil and the Victorian government to SPC Ardmona, but says the investment needs to be followed by regulatory reform.
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Star Rating website allegedly pulled due to industry pressure
Only eight hours after its official launch last Wednesday, the government’s long-awaited Health Star Rating website was pulled down, allegedly due to the intervention of a senior minister.
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National Food and Health Dialogue a failure, The George Institute
A recent evaluation of the Federal Government initiative, the Food and Health Dialogue, has found the program to be failing in its efforts to improve the nutritional content of food and promote the importance of healthy eating.
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Retail sales at its strongest since 2010, AFGC CHEP Retail Index
The 12th edition of the AFGC CHEP Retail Index was released today indicating that retail sales have enjoyed its strongest growth year-on-year since early 2010.
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Multinational food companies are undermining healthy eating push: Choice
Consumer watchdog Choice says that new food labels designed to encourage healthy eating are under threat due to pressure from the food industry.
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WTO trade agreement crucial to facilitate growth: AFGC
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has stated that a multilateral agreement must be reached at the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference in order to build momentum for trade liberalisation.
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Fast food companies “force feeding” advertising to children: Choice
Despite creating voluntary codes to restrict the television advertisements of unhealthy foods to children, consumer group Choice has found that fast food companies aren’t applying the same restrictions to their social media marketing and mobile phone apps.
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Supermarket duopoly gives voluntary code the nod
Coles and Woolworths, together with the Australian Food and Grocery Council, have agreed to a voluntary code regulating their dealings with suppliers.
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AFGC report finds growth opportunities for food and beverage sector
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has released its fifth annual economic snapshot of the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce industries, titled State of the Industry 2013.
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Food manufacturing asks for government intervention
The food manufacturing industry is pleading with the Abbott government to remove burdens and free up investment in new production, following some disheartening figures released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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Food manufacturers welcome new government’s reforms: AFGC
Finalising free trade discussions, cutting red tape and reducing energy costs are at the top of the list of priorities food manufacturers hope the new Abbott Ministry will commit to.
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