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Join us for Highlands 2013 Global Trends, Local Innovation as we look at global trends opening opportunities for the food and grocery manufacturing industry in Australia. Guest speakers will explore and discuss the retail-supplier relationship; trends and opportunities in the Asian market; global retail directions and the future for our sector within Australia. Read more  

 





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When told the facts the community rejects Container Deposits as expensive and inconvenient

The Boomerang Alliance has actively misled petitioners on a proposal to introduce a Container Deposit Scheme, said the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today.

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Budget Deficits Underline Weakness in the Economy

The 2013 Budget forecasting deficits of $19.4bn this financial year and $18bn next financial year underlines the weakness in the economy that consumer goods companies have been reporting for some time, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

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GS1 Australia & AFGC support A&AA Food Allergy Week 2013

With as many as 1 in 10 Australian infants suffering from a food allergy, Food Allergy Week is an annual national campaign by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) that helps promote and develop the awareness of food allergy and anaphylactic reactions amongst Australians.

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