Today 40,000 individual postcards will be delivered to Julia Gillard’s door in protest of the continued mislabelling of free range eggs.
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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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How effective is a voluntary code?
As the Australian Food and Grocery Council wraps up the final tweaks in its proposed voluntary code of conduct for supermarkets and food and grocery manufacturers, questions regarding the effectiveness of self regulation in our duopolistic market have been raised.
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New livestock transport rules to take effect
Meat and Livestock Australia says new national standards for transporting livestock will be introduced around the country by July.
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Wins & woes in food manufacturing: Part One
In this three part series, food producers and manufacturers in South Australia shed light on the trials and tribulations of manufacturing in Australia today. First up is Peter Davis from Island Beehive.
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Allergy awareness is everyone’s responsibility: Hodgkinson
To mark the beginning of Food Allergy Awareness Week, Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson encouraged food businesses and consumers to be innovative in promoting allergy awareness.
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RSPCA calls for a restructure away from live exports
The RSPCA is calling for a restructure away from live exports in light of the recent animal cruelty allegations in Egypt and, more recently,Malaysia.
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WWF report provides launch pad for sustainable palm oil production
WWF Australia and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) have released an independent report that provides a launch pad for increasing the proportion of sustainably-sourced palm oil supplies in the Australian market.
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How can we solve Australia’s cattle crisis?
Donating cattle to Indonesia and creating a north Queensland cannery to produce tinned beef products were just two of the ideas thrown into the ring at yesterday's cattle crisis talks.
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Iconic Australian brands will disappear: Pacific Brands
One of Australia’s leading industry executives, Pacific Brands chairman Peter Bush, says that the future of Australia’s iconic retail and grocery suppliers is in doubt as Coles and Woolworths continue to dominate the sector.
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Farmers “duped” in latest live exports scandal: RSPCA
Australian farmers have been "duped", according to the RSPCA, which, in the wake of the latest live exports scandal, is calling on the federal government to embrace a meat-only trade.
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Craft beer producers call for government help
The Australian Real Craft Beer Association is asking for support in the upcoming budget to help create new jobs and make small brewers export-ready.
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Man dies in meat blender accident
A 41 year old man died on Friday night at a meat distribution plant in Oregon, USA following a fatal fall into a running meat blender.
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Proposed job cuts at Fonterra drives shares spike
Dairy company, Fonterra, is proposing to cull 300 jobs and investors have responded well, with share prices jumping to over $8.
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Yellowing cane could ruin farmers, says Katter
Cane paddocks in the Northern Queensland region of Ingham have been riddled by “yellowing cane”, leaving farmers anxious as they try to understand the cause.
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Struggling grape growers need interest rate subsides, not loans
Southern NSW grape growers have called for government assistance in the form of interest rate subsidies rather than loans to repay debt.
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Restructure packages urgently needed for SPC growers
As SPC Ardmona’s decision to no longer purchase fruit from growers in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley comes into effect today, pressure is mounting for the federal government to offer farmers restructure packages.
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Coles and Woolies call for review on multinational profit margins
Retailers say multinational grocery companies are enjoying excessive profits by charging local Aussie retailers more than their international peers.
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SPC asks for government help
Canned food company, SPC, has asked the government to step in and help save its Goulburn Valley growers by imposing an emergency tax on imported tin fruit.
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Australian food processors falling like “dominoes”: AUSVEG
The influx of cheap, imported produce to Australia is continuing to rise, placing significant pressure on local producers.
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