The code of conduct being developed to manage relationships between retailers and suppliers is nearing completion, says the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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New star labelling system “an additional regulatory burden”: AFGC
The new star labelling system which got the nod of approval from food and health ministers today has serious flaws and will be an added expense for Australian food manufacturers, says the AFGC.
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Star ratings for food labelling gets go-ahead
Food and health ministers in Sydney have today approved a new star rating system aimed at making it easier for consumers to make healthier purchasing decisions.
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Top food brands help to produce ‘future food leaders’
The AFGC has teamed up with the University of Queensland to establish the Agents of Change PhD program, which aims to help develop food professionals and capitalise on export opportunities in Asia.
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Daily Intake Guide achieves 60 percent boost in adoption rates
Introduced in 2006 as a voluntary initiative, Daily Intake Guide (DIG) nutrition labels now appear on over 7,200 food products on Australian supermarket shelves.
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Soft plastics recycling program launched in Canberra
The Australian Food and Grocery Council, together with Coles and the RED Group, has launched a soft plastics recycling program in Canberra.
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AFGC gives SMEs a stronger voice on board
The Australian Food and Grocery Council is fully-funding two seats on its board in a move to strengthen the representation of small to medium enterprises.
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National Food Plan lacks urgency, says AFGC
Released over the weekend by the Minister for Agriculture Joe Ludwig, the National Food Plan contains worthy goals for boosting food exports and production but lacks urgency, says the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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Boomerang hits back at AFGC over “offensive” remarks
Environmental group, The Boomerang Alliance, has hit back at the AFGC for making “offensive” remarks regarding its proposed Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
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AUSVEG supports Greens’ country of origin reforms
The Greens' proposed overhaul of country of origin labelling laws has received the backing of growers organisation, AUSVEG.
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Budget deficits symbolise weakness in the economy, AFGC
In light of the 2013 budget forecasting deficits of $19.4b this financial year and $18b next financial year, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) believes that the announcement underlines weaknesses in the economy.
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Coles praised for fighting hunger with Foodbank award
Supermarket chain, Coles, has been presented with Foodbank's Patron's Award, recognising its 10 year partnership with the food relief organisation.
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Dollar’s slide must continue, says food manufacturers
Food manufacturers across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when, for the first time in almost a year, the dollar fell below parity against the greenback.
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Coles adds iconic brands to Down Down range
Vegemite, Cornflakes and Milo are among more than 40 new products added to Coles' discounted Down Down range.
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Allergy information portal now available for food manufacturers
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, together with government, industry and consumer groups, has launched a new portal providing manufacturers with information on how to manage food allergies.
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Food growth leading the way in retail sales
While the latest AFGC CHEP Retail Index indicates that consumer confidence remains shaky and retail growth is lacklustre, ABS statistics show that food is in a better position than other retail sectors.
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AFGC says choice being eroded by private labels
Manufacturers’ representative the Australian Food and Grocery Council has expressed renewed concern about the spread of private label brands throughout supermarkets.
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AFGC takes Choice’s findings with a grain of salt
The food manufacturing industry is proactively addressing salt levels in foods, says the AFGC's CEO, who dismisses recent claims by Choice that salt levels in some childrens' foods are "unacceptably high".
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Recycling rates on the rise
New data released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council shows that Australia's drink container recycling rates are continuing to rise, with manufacturers' lightweighting of PET bottles playing a considerable role.
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Beverage industry welcomes NT Container Tax ruling
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the Federal Court's finding that the Northern Territory container tax doesn't apply to beverages manufactured in other states.
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