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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Prioritise agriculture and support small producers: lessons on World Food Day
Australia can help alleviate world hunger by investing in its agricultural industries and supporting small-scale producers, says Oxfam Australia's food policy advisor.
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Addressing packaging education in Africa
A recent trip to Nigeria showed our AIP columnist that there is so much Australia can teach the developing world when it comes to effective packaging.
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Want a better world? You can’t look at GMOs in isolation
The Philippines (the rice-bowl of Southeast Asia) has become a test bed for genetically modified crops. Proponents argue GM grains and vegetables can improve the life of farmers and malnourished locals. But is this technical approach the right one?
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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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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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Australian agriculture’s biggest threat needs a global approach
Foot and mouth disease is still considered the most serious biosecurity threat to Australia’s agricultural industries. A widespread outbreak could cost the economy more than A$16 billion in the first 12 months.
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SA wines dominate at international tasting
South Australian wine labels, Penfolds and Parawa Estate, have been declared joint winners of an international wine challenge in Hong Kong.
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For GM food and vaccinations, the panic virus is a deadly disease
Anti-science opposition to using genetic modification as a means of preventing disease is rife; to save lives, that opposition has to stop.
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Why embracing free trade may be more complicated than it looks
If headlines are to be believed, the new Coalition government is set to “embrace free trade” in its first term in office.
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Multi-national food companies accused of undermining health policies
Governments across the world are being called on to counteract the influence that multi-national food companies are having on stalling healthy food policies.
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Food brands sluggish in improving social and environmental policies
Leading food companies including Nestle, Coca-Cola and Unilever are slowly improving their social and environmental policies following the launch of Oxfam's Behind the Brands campaign seven months ago.
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Chilled coffee expected to be next buzz
According to Innova Market Insights, ready-to-drink coffee beverages are expected to be the next big thing in the drinks market.
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Network Nutrition joins IMCD Group
The IMCD Group has announced it'll be joining forces with Network Nutrition, a Sydney-based distributor of botanical, nutritional and plant enzyme-based raw materials, as of 1 October.
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Australia to be recognised for world’s first low GI potato
Research proving that the world's first low GI Carisma potato was developed in South Australia will be presented at an international nutrition conference in Spain this week.
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The global food security threat: where do we begin?
Without doubt, the biggest challenge we, our children, and our grandchildren will face is the rising global demand for food and its impact on the environment, says Major General John Hartley, CEO of Future Directions International.
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What are the next big beverage trends? [video]
According to research data from Innova Market Insights, healthy flavours and a growing interest in 'superfruits' will dictate the next round of flavour developments in the soft drink industry.
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Sugar sale plans kept under wraps
A deal has been exposed between Queensland Sugar Limited and Wilmar, which would have given the multinational giant selling rights to Australia's $1.7b raw sugar industry.
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International insights from the World Packaging Organisation
The seven international speakers who formed part of the World Packaging Conference at the recent AUSPACK PLUS in Sydney, had some very valuable lessons to share with Australia's packaging community.
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