The discovery of a shellfish toxin on Tasmania’s east coast has resulted in two oyster growers halting production.
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Tasmanian wine industry to get a makeover
The Tasmanian wine industry has commissioned advertising executive, Guy Taylor to evaluate the state’s wine brand as the industry gears up for increased production over the coming years.
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Murray Goulburn invests $127m in cheese and formula factories
Dairy processor Murray Goulburn will invest $127 million in cheese and infant formula factories in Victoria and Tasmania.
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Wine Tasmania to boost interstate profile with industry tour
Wine Tasmania has announced that it will be looking to host up to 10 key industry figures from around Australia on a two day tour as part of an initiative designed to showcase the local wine offering.
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Technology advance to measure oyster freshness
The University of Tasmania and ConTag Systems (ConTag) have teamed up in the application of temperature measuring and recording technology for oyster farmers.
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Progress for $10m Aquaculture Hub in Tasmania
Engineering consultancy pitt&sherry has secured key planning approvals for a $10 million Strahan Aquaculture Hub development in Macquarie Harbour on the west coast of Tasmania.
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First permanent Coles store destroyed in fire
The very first permanent Coles store, located near Devonport in Tasmania, has burnt down.
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Indefinite extension of Tassie’s GM ban
As a means of protecting the state’s reputation as a clean food producer, Tasmania has extended indefinitely its moratorium on genetically modified crops and animals.
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GM crops ban extended in SA
South Australia is the only mainland state maintaining a ban on genetically modified crop production and trials, extending a moratorium until at least 2019.
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Poppy growers prepared to launch legal action if GMO moratorium stays
Poppy growers in Tasmania have said that they are prepared to launch legal action should the state government refuse to lift the ban of GMO crops.
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Simplot factory threatened by water price hike
Food processor, Simplot, has been told the annual water bill for its Devonport factory could increase by $2 million, threatening the facility’s future and the jobs of its 300 employees.
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Bruny Island Cheese Co named Business of the Year
Tasmanian cheese brand, Bruny Island Cheese Co, has been named the 2013 Telstra Australian Business of the Year.
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Hi tech project means jobs for Tassie
The federal government has provided funding to a high tech project which is expected to lead to 175 new jobs in Tasmania.
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Booming Tasmanian whisky industry gains critical acclaim
Tasmania’s whisky producers have been gaining worldwide attention, with three distilleries being listed in the 2013 World Whiskey Bible and significant growth reported.
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Treasury Wine Estates buys Brown Brothers
Australia's biggest wine group, Treasury Wine Estates, has bought Brown Brothers' White Hills vineyard in Tasmania's Tamar Valley.
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Tasmania can’t afford to lose Simplot: Libs
In light of Simplot’s announcement that it may soon close its Devonport plant, Tasmania’s state liberals have said the government must do whatever it can to ensure the food processor stays afloat.
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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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Food map to help small farm products
The Slow Food Hobart conference is to create a map of food produced by small farms. The plan is to make it available as a smartphone app.
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Struggling yoghurt firm wins support from creditors
Tamar Valley Dairy has been backed by creditors to continue production, in spite of its short-term liquidity problems.
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Another shellfish contamination scare in TAS
Sixty people have fallen sick after eating contaminated oysters in southern Tasmania.
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