The call for stronger country of origin labelling and more rigorous testing of imported fruit has been strengthened by the detection of high levels of lead in Chinese canned peaches last year.
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Macadamia growers take to the skies over provenance problem
With half of Australians unaware that the macadamia nut is native to Australia, growers took to the skies on Australia Day to get their message across.
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Buy local or lose jobs: Australian Made
The Australian Made campaign is calling upon consumers to buy local or face further job losses in light of the recent announcements from Ford and Holden that they will no longer be manufacturing cars in Australia past 2017.
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Industry Minister recruits Combet to advise on SPCA rescue package
The federal government has recruited the former Labor minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet to negotiate a rescue package for Australia’s largest remaining fruit and vegetable processor, SPC Ardmona.
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What will 2014 bring for Australian food manufacturers? : poll
2013 has been a tough ride for many Australian food manufacturers and Food magazine wants to know what you think the new year will bring to the table.
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Australian Made launches new food and agricultural resources for schools
The Australian Made Campaign in association with Kids Media has launched a new range of resources that are designed to teach school students about farming and food manufacturing.
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Karen Martini showcases Australian grown SPC products
As Australia’s largest remaining fruit and vegetable processor, SPC Ardmona is taking on new and innovative ways to remind Aussie’s of the importance of choosing high quality, locally grown products.
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Warrnambool’s future is at a crossroads, says United Dairyfarmers of Victoria
170 people met to discuss the future of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter last night, which is now one of the last remaining Australian-controlled dairy processors.
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Australian Made welcomes Anti-Dumping Commission’s preliminary report
The Anti-Dumping Commission has released its preliminary report and has indicated that the imposition of additional tariffs on dumped processed tomatoes is warranted.
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Spring Gully clears $1m in debt
It was only in July this year that South Australian pickle and sauce manufacturer, Spring Gully Foods announced that it was entering voluntary administration with debts of $4.9m.
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Coles cans imports by committing to Australian fruit
Supermarket giant Coles has taken a leaf out of rival Woolworths book by committing to sourcing 100 percent Australian fruit for its private label canned fruit lines by early 2014.
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Australian Ham Week aims to ramp up support for local farmers
Australian Ham Week will be taking place between the 10-17th November with the aim of showcasing Australia’s finest, home grown ham products.
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SPC Ardmona warns of closure without government grant
SPC Ardmona, the nation’s last remaining fruit processor says that it may be forced to close if the Abbott government refuses to come through with a $25m grant promised by the former Labor government.
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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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Woolworths to source Aussie frozen vegetables for private label products
Woolworths has announced as $17m plan that will see the retailer cease importing frozen vegetables for its private label products in favour of supporting local industry.
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Peak stonefruit body urges Aussies to choose locally grown over US imports
Peak industry body, Summerfruits Australia, has urged shoppers to check the country of origin of their fruit, as imported nectarines and peaches are expected to be on shelves when the Australian season begins.
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Australian Made logo trademarked in South Korea
In what is being described as a major breakthrough for Australian exporters, the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo has been formally trademarked in South Korea.
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Productivity Commission finds emergency import safeguards not warranted
Accelerated reports compiled by the Productivity Commission have found that a request by Australian food manufacturers to instil emergency safeguard measures against cheap imported processed fruit and tomato products are not warranted.
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Barossa Valley Trust Mark launched by SA Food Minister
SA Food Minister, Gail Gago, launched the new Barossa Trust Mark last night at the Hutton Vale farm in Angaston.
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VFF commences the removal of Goulburn Valley fruit trees
The destruction of unwanted stone fruit trees in Victoria’s troubled Goulburn Valley region has began.
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