A growing number of beef producers are seeking organic certification, with Australian Certified Organic recording a 25 percent increase in applications over the past two years.
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Cereal offenders – GLNC launches measureable whole grain content claims for 2014
Food magazine recently spoke to managing director of GLNC, Georgie Aley about the specifics of the Code of Practice for Whole Grain Ingredient Content Claims and why it was necessary for Australia to develop a voluntary standard that accurately communicated whole grain content levels to consumers.
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Food regulation forum backs Health Star Rating despite algorithm issues
The Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation met in Melbourne to discuss a range of pertinent issues relating to food regulation late last week.
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Choice urges food ministers to support Health Star Rating system
Consumer watchdog Choice has released new research which has found that a clear majority of Australians are in favour of the new Health Star Rating scheme as opposed to the industry developed, front-of-pack labelling system.
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NZ’s Anathoth jam undergoes rebrand
New Zealand jam manufacturer, Anathoth, has refreshed its look and rebranded to Anathoth Farm.
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Strongbow to undergo brand refresh
Part of the Carlton & United Breweries group, Strongbow cider is undergoing a brand refresh, bringing to life the product’s essence of “relaxed simplicity.”
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Confusing labelling a major factor in Queensland’s obesity crisis, NAQ
According to new research from Nutrition Australia Queensland (NAQ), up to 96 percent of Queenslanders are unable to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food.
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Fair Trading supports Choice’s call for free range standard
NSW Fair Trading has released its response to Choice’s super complaint about misleading free range claims, supporting the consumer watchdog’s calls for a national standard.
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Multinational food companies are undermining healthy eating push: Choice
Consumer watchdog Choice says that new food labels designed to encourage healthy eating are under threat due to pressure from the food industry.
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Coffee greenwashing works: study
Coffee labelled as “eco-friendly” can attract a premium, with consumers led to believe it tastes better, according to new research from Sweden.
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Olive oil importers lodge ACCC complaint over ‘misleading’ AOA claims
The industry body representing olive oil importers, the Australian Olive Oil Association has lodged a complaint with the ACCC, stating that a new advertising campaign from the Australian Olive Association is promoting ‘misleading information’ on imported oil.
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Nine out of 10 imported olive oils fail Australian standards [video]
Testing by the Australian Olive Association has found that up to nine out of 10 imported olive oil brands are failing Australian standards and are labelled incorrectly.
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Negative labelling messages prove positive for packaged food sales
New research from Cornell University has found that consumers are increasingly craving more information on packaged foods, especially in regards to potentially harmful ingredients that are not included in the product.
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Game Farm fined $20,400 over false ‘range reared’ claims
Multi-species game bird producer, Game Farm, has paid two infringement notices totalling $20,400 and has provided a court enforceable undertaking to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
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FODMAP Friendly certification now available in Australia
A new food certification is now available in Australia for foods that are low in Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, otherwise known as FODMAP’s.
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New campaign promotes organic certification [video]
The One Logo Says It all campaign, headed up by Australian Organic, aims to educate consumers on how to purchase certified organic products.
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Five trends for food manufacturing in 2014
Addressing food waste and health are going to be two of the big trends food manufacturers need to consider in the year ahead, according to Innova Market Insights.
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Informed consent: why some foods should carry a cancer risk warning
It’s time to begin making consumers aware of the cancer risk associated with regular consumption of particular foods and drinks, through front-of-pack warning labels.
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Luv-a-Duck to pay $360,000 over misleading claims
Duck meat supplier, Luv-a-Duck, has been ordered to pay $360,000 by the Federal Court for making false representations on its packaging and in marketing material.
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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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