One of the country's most respected chefs says focus is shifting away from celebrity chefs, towards "celebrity foods", adding that the agricultural industry needs to capitalise on this opportunity.
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Tassal named second best in salmon farming
Tasmanian salmon producer, Tassal, has been named the world's second best salmon farming company in corporate, social and environmental reporting, according to seafoodintelligence.com.
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Emma & Tom’s switch to 100 percent recycled plastic bottles
Australian owned smoothie, juice and natural snack bar company Emma & Tom’s has announced that it will be moving to 100 percent recycled plastic (rPET) for its whole fruit smoothie range.
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Carbon footprint of the US dairy industry [infographic]
In this infographic, we have taken a look at the carbon footprint of the US dairy industry, and how whey, traditionally seen as a waste product, can be turned into something much more valuable.
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NZ yoghurt brand joins fight to protect bees
New Zealand yoghurt brand, De Winkel, has partnered with the National Beekeepers Association, launching a nationwide bee-friendly planting movement.
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Anchor closes recycling loop for light-proof milk bottles
Anchor, a division of Fonterra, has announced its new light-proof bottles are now part of a fully closed loop recycling system in New Zealand.
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Current food consumption levels are unsustainable, academic says
Professor Tim Benton from the faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds has warned that families in the UK need to cut the amount they eat by a third.
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McCormick announces corporate responsibility goals
McCormick has released its 2013 Corporate Responsibility review which includes a 20 percent boost in funding directed towards educating consumers about the role of flavour in healthy eating.
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Container deposit laws: cleaner, more sustainable
Container deposit schemes are the only proven way to eradicate drink containers from litter. In South Australia the scheme removes and recycles 80 percent of cans and bottles, twice that of normal roadside recycling.
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Macadamia system to cut carbon by 99 percent with green grant
A $1.484m government grant will help Macadamia Processing Company Limited (MPC) fund energy efficient upgrades and expansions to its macadamia nut drying system.
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Fruit growers to save big with new green government grant
A new government grant, funded by carbon tax revenue, is expected to save fruit growers as much as 20 percent on their energy bills.
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Penrice Soda yet to pay carbon tax bill
Australia’s only soda ash manufacturer, Penrice Soda, ceased production at the end of June, and has an outstanding carbon tax bill of $1.9 million.
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Tassie’s GMO–free moratorium review to commence next month
Tasmanian Deputy Premier Bryan Green will be releasing the terms of reference today for a review of the state’s GMO-free status.
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Packaging critical in reducing food waste: study
Packaging has a vital role to play in minimising food waste in the supply chain, according to new research by RMIT University.
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GM crops produce lower yields research says
A new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability has revealed that genetically modified crops produce a lower yield then conventional crops.
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Container deposit laws past their use-by date
The truth is container deposit schemes are outdated and ineffective, and it’s time we consigned the idea to history’s dustbin.
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Seafood Watch praises MSC for environmental sustainability standards
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program released the results of a year-long benchmarking study which assessed the environmental credentials of wild capture certification programs.
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Soft plastics recycling program launched in Canberra
The Australian Food and Grocery Council, together with Coles and the RED Group, has launched a soft plastics recycling program in Canberra.
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An Australian first for Whole Kids
Organic snack manufacturer, Whole Kids, is the first Australian food company to be named a Certified B Corporation.
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An Australian first for Whole Kids
Organic snack manufacturer, Whole Kids, is the first Australian food company to be named a Certified B Corporation.
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