It aims to address anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket sector and ensure fairer prices for consumers The Australian government is taking steps to strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. This follows a recent independent review of the Code as part of a broad crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour in[Read More…]
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Australian government to invest $435,000 in grape and wine sector
The project which focuses on tracing carbon emissions along the supply chain between Australia and Singapore will showcase Australia’s expertise in data-enabled traceability systems Australian Grape & Wine has announced that the Australian Government will invest $435,000 in the grape and wine sector for a cutting-edge carbon emissions project under[Read More…]
British Frozen Food Federation issues manifesto
Industry has a key role to play in tackling several of the key challenges that will be on the new government’s agenda With the announcement of a general election, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) outlines its wants and needs for a new government. Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the[Read More…]
Australia releases interim report of review of grocery code of conduct
The Interim Report also makes firm recommendations to strengthen protections for suppliers against possible retribution from supermarkets Australia Government released the Interim Report of the Review of the Voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code), the Independent Reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, announced it makes 8 firm recommendations, including[Read More…]
Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre commend Canada’s national school food program
Working with provinces and territories, this investment will broaden existing school food programs to reach an additional 400,000 children across Canada Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada on their announcement to invest $1 billion over the next five years to establish a National School Food[Read More…]
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine
China had imposed around $20 billion in trade barriers on Australian exports in 2020 and 2021 but agreed to review the tariffs five months ago as it gradually dismantled the restrictions The Chinese government has officially lifted heavy tariffs on Australian wine, which could help the struggling industry deal with[Read More…]
Australia Govt ergs eat local seafood this Easter
NSW seafood is also subject to stringent food safety laws which apply from the moment the catch leaves the water, right through to the point of sale Australia’s North South Wales (NSW) Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best[Read More…]
Australian government approves release of QUT-developed GM banana
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has also notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) that it has approved QCAV-4 as suitable for human consumption The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish[Read More…]
Thai govt sets to boost Thai cuisine globally
The Ministry of Commerce is continuing with its initiative to award the Thai SELECT certification to exceptional restaurants serving Thai cuisine, both domestically and internationally Chai Wacharonke, the government spokesperson, has announced that the Thai government is dedicated to promoting Thai culinary culture worldwide. The aim is to use culinary[Read More…]
New Zealand confirms improved quota system to support dairy exports
This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agriculture Minister announced. “Having signed seven[Read More…]
