New Zealand's primary producers are reaping the benefits of the high cost of doing business here in Australia.
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New website promotes Australian manufacturers
The Australian Made campaign has launched a new website aimed at helping consumers find genuine Australian products.
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Katter proposes new labelling for imported produce
KAP leader and federal member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, is set to introduce the Imported Food Warning Labels Bill 2013 to the House of Representatives today.
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National Food Plan lacks urgency, says AFGC
Released over the weekend by the Minister for Agriculture Joe Ludwig, the National Food Plan contains worthy goals for boosting food exports and production but lacks urgency, says the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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Dairy export opportunities in developing nations
Demand for quality dairy products in developing nations has provided a valuable opportunity for Australian and New Zealand producers.
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Beef prices to remain steady at checkout
While the value of Australian cattle has plummeted in recent times, consumers won't notice the difference at the checkout.
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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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Coles points finger at Coke in latest pricing debate
The MD at Coles has pointed his finger at Coca-Cola Amatil and other multinational Australian manufacturers, claiming prices in Australia are too high.
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Inefficient producers could be cut: Wesfarmers
The chief executive of Wesfarmers, owner of Coles, Target, Bunnings and a number of other retail chains, has threatened to cut ties with inefficient producers.
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Top ten reasons to buy Aussie grown produce
Keogh has blogged on top ten reasons why consumers should choose Australian grown food and fibre products.
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Down Down: Coles admits forcing suppliers to reduce prices
As food producers claim they are being squeezed by supermarkets, a recent investigation by the ABC's Background Briefing has seen Coles admit they have been forcing suppliers to reduce prices.
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Woolies tries to improve image with new milk plan
Woolworths is planning to bypass the middleman, buying milk directly from farmers rather than dealing with processors, in an attempt to prove it doesn't exploit producers.
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WA dairy farmers hurting thanks to $1 milk
Dairy farmers in WA are hesitant to sign on the dotted line of long-term contracts with milk processors, meaning the state could be facing its biggest shortfall in supply for 50 years.
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Fine Food awards praise Aussie producers
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria has awarded five champion trophies to producers Australia-wide as part of the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards’ Autumn Program.
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Producers prefer dealing with Aldi
A number of grocery producers have spoken out - under the veil of autonomy - admitting they prefer dealing with Aldi over the supermarket duopoly.
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Woolworths “supporting local” with new strategy
Woolworths has announced plans to support small and medium sized producers in Australia with its Local Food Sourcing Strategy.
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Peach growers to lose thousands from SPC Ardmona cuts
Australian peach growers say they were only informed of SPC Ardmona’s decision to cut its peach quota by almost 20 per cent after they had begun preparing for season.
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Gillard announces register of foreign-owned farming land
Extensive calls for a public register of foreign ownership of Australian agricultural land have been answered.
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From $4.5bn profit to $2.7bn deficit: Aus food sector in crisis
New figures released this week have proven what most in the food processing sector already know: the industry is close to collapse.
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Climate change will transform the bush … and we’ll have to think big to cope
Within decades, environments across Australia will be substantially different from those that currently exist.
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