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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VFF calls for review into rising quarantine and inspection fees
A 25 fold increase in Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) fees has prompted the Victorian Farmers Federation to call upon Federal Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce to review the inflated charges.
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Indonesia phone tapping scandal could hurt live exports
The boss of Elders is hoping the Indonesian phone tapping scandal will be resolved before the live export trade is affected.
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Dairy could be Australia’s next iron ore: Dairy Connect
Australia's dairy industry is set to enjoy a massive wave of demand from Asia, which could see dairy product volumes increase by 50 to 60 percent over the next decade.
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Anti-Dumping Commission approves tariff on imported tomatoes
The Anti-Dumping Commissioner has decided to enforce a nine percent tariff on imported tinned tomatoes, despite the Productivity Commission rejected an application for safeguards just weeks ago.
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Free Trade Agreements are a concern for local industry: Poll
The third Cirrus Media Industrials poll reveals that industry is concerned about the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) which the Government is attempting to forge with China, South Korea and Japan.
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Biosecurity job cuts puts our clean food reputation at risk: WA farmers
Australia's reputation as a clean, green food producer is under threat with the Federal Department of Agriculture announcing it's to cut 220 jobs, with biosecurity staff the first in line.
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Freedom Foods prepares to expand
Freedom Foods is about to open a new UHT milk processing factory in Shepparton, north-east Victoria.
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Choice concerned over secrecy surrounding the TPP trade deal
Consumer watchdog Choice has raised concerns over the ‘highly secretive’ Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, and is calling upon the Federal Government to release the contents of the negotiations.
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Zespri kiwifruit company faces fraud investigation
New Zealand kiwifruit company, Zespri is currently being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) after the company’s Chinese subsidiary was fined almost $1m, leading to the incarceration of an employee for five years.
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Queensland abattoirs hit with thousands in Halal certification fees
Abattoirs in Queensland are having to fork out up to $27,000 per month for Halal certification, money which is allegedly being used to fund Islamic schools and mosques.
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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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Hong Kong suspends NSW poultry imports amid bird flu scare
Hong Kong has placed a temporary suspension on imports of NSW poultry products following the detection of the H7 strain of avian influenza at hen egg farm in Young.
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China’s dairy demand to increase over next two years, Rabobank
A report released by Rabobank states that China’s demand for dairy imports is set to increase over the next two years as the country’s local milk production struggles under structural change in the supply chain.
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JBS USA working to lift South Korean beef import suspension
The detection of a controversial feed ingredient has resulted in the South Korean government suspending beef imports from Swift Beef, a subsidiary of JBS USA, the US arm of JBS SA.
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Big retailers a global challenge for food and beverage sector
Australian food and beverage manufacturers aren't the only victims of powerful retailers, with recently released research claiming it's a global challenge.
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Tassie grass fed beef approved for US
Tasmanian meat processor HW Greenham & Sons started a program over 18 months ago to meet the growing demand for antibiotic free, grass-fed beef in the US.
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Chile declares state of emergency following $1bn fruit crop damage
Following the worst frosts in 84 years, Chile has declared a state of emergency with more than $1 billion worth of damage to grape crops.
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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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Hunter wine industry suffering from oversupply
Peak body for the Australian wine industry, the Winemakers Federation of Australia has said that Hunter Valley wine producers are suffering a financial hit due to an oversupply of Australian wine.
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