Food and health ministers from federal, state and territory governments have signed off on the Health Star Rating Scheme, and consumer watchdog Choice is calling on food manufacturers to start rolling out the rating across their product lines.
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NSW Poultry farmers allowed to collectively bargain
The ACCC has granted authorisation for NSW Farmers’ Association poultry growers to collectively bargain with processors.
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Foreign-owned Australian farms on the rise: ABS
Foreign ownership of agricultural land has reached 50 million hectares, according to the ABS.
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Retailers need better labelling education: A&PA
Apple and Pear Australia has told the country-of-origin inquiry that retailers need better education.
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SPC’s anti-dumping case director consults for Italian importers
SPC Ardmona's ex anti-dumping case director has set up a consultancy for Italian importers.
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Fair Work inspectors visit Bundaberg
Six Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will fly into Bundaberg today and make unannounced visits to local fruit and vegetable farms in response to complaints and concerns about non-compliance with federal workplace laws.
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States agree to develop national standard for free range eggs
State and territory ministers have agreed on a NSW proposal to develop a national standard for free range eggs.
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Fair Work inspectors to visit North QLD farms
A team of four Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit capsicum, tomato and banana farms around Bowen and Tully next week as part of an ongoing focus on seasonal workers.
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Ministers to decide on a national free-range egg code
State and territory ministers are today to decide whether to agree to a New South Wales proposal to develop a national code for free-range eggs.
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TTIP could undermine food safety regulations, says CFS
A new report from US environmental advocacy organisation, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) suggests that food safety in the meat industry could be negatively affected by the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership due to the differing food safety standards between countries.
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NASAA says GM canola decision highlights need for reform
Australian organic certification body, NASAA has called upon the State and Federal regulators to provide greater regulatory certainty on the application of National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Produce.
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ACCC institutes proceedings following alleged egg cartel attempt
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against industry services body, the Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL), along with two egg producing companies for allegedly attempting to create an egg cartel.
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RSPCA wants livestock export report made public
The RSPCA is calling on the Federal Government to act on recommendations of a report completed in May last year on Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL).
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Australian pork industry calls for tougher penalties against animal activists illegally filming on farms
The Australian Pork industry is calling for tougher penalties against animal activists who illegally film on farms.
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The week in focus: video
In Food mag's first ever news wrap-up, we give you a quick overview of the most popular stories from our website this week.
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Victorian government against Labor’s labour reforms
The Victorian State Government has criticised the Labor opposition party’s proposal to introduce a labour hire licensing system if it wins November’s state election.
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Fair Work Ombudsman to visit apple and pear orchards
The Fair Work Ombudsman will visit apple and pear orchards across three states over the next few weeks as part of its focus on seasonal workers.
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Horticulture sector faces a labour shortage
Horticulture sector faces a labour shortage
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Illegal workers found at WA chicken factory
Mt Barker Free Range Chicken in WA has been raided for allegedly using illegal workers, with one child and 14 other suspected workers removed from the facility.
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Senate inquiry reviews beekeeping industry
A senate inquiry into the beekeeping industry has been told that some cheap imported honey is mislabelled.
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