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Rising costs threaten viability of Australia’s food and grocery supply chain
November 5, 2024
5 November 2024 – Australia’s peak body representing food and grocery manufacturers is raising concerns over mounting cost pressures on the food industry in its response to the ACCC’s Interim Report for its inquiry into supermarket pricing. Recent data shows that rising costs are eroding industry profits. Although some costs, including some […]
AFGC welcomes progress in soft plastics recycling in Queensland
October 2, 2024
1 October 2024 – The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) applauds the Queensland government’s $1 million investment in a new soft plastics recycling pilot. The initiative, in partnership with Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia Ltd (SPSA), builds on years of industry collaboration to create a circular economy for soft […]
Greater Shepparton shines as a regional hub for food and grocery manufacturing
September 3, 2024
3 September 2024, Kialla – Food and grocery manufacturing is crucial to regional Australia, employing nearly 40% of the sector’s 280,000-strong workforce. Greater Shepparton stands out as a key player, transforming locally sourced agricultural products into trusted Australians brands. The joint event held by Community for Greater Shepparton and […]
Australian food and grocery manufacturing industry shows resilience amid rising costs
August 20, 2024
20 August 2024 – The Australian Food and Grocery Council has today called for the Federal Government to include the largest manufacturing sector in its Future Made in Australia policy following the release of its annual industry snapshot for 2022/23. The State of the Industry report highlights the […]
Resilient infrastructure needed for tougher supply chains, say food and grocery leaders
August 19, 2024
14 Aug 2024, Sydney – Strengthening the resilience of Australian transport infrastructure and high freight costs are top supply chain priorities for food and grocery manufacturers, as revealed in a survey at the Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) Supply Chain Summit this week.Frequent failures of transport infrastructure, […]
Food manufacturers call for collaboration on health outcomes after Parliamentary report
July 5, 2024
4 July 2024 – The peak body representing food and grocery manufacturers notes the Diabetes Inquiry report and considers it an opportunity to deepen collaboration with stakeholders. “The AFGC’s interest in this inquiry stems from the crucial role played by food and beverage manufacturers in promoting healthier […]
AFGC Statement on ultra-processed food
June 26, 2024
21 June – Processed food plays a key role in modern diets, offering both convenient and nutritious options such as wholegrain breads and dairy milk alternatives. Food and beverage companies are constantly innovating to reduce total energy, sugar and salt, and to present products with portion control information […]
Stronger protections for suppliers a positive step in Code report
June 24, 2024
The peak body for food and grocery manufacturers welcomes the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Review’s recognition of the fear of retribution and measures to address this is a positive step forward for suppliers. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) supports a Code that can resolve […]
Food manufacturers welcome confidence and commitment from Environment Ministers
June 21, 2024
21 June – Today’s announcement by Environment Ministers of a pathway forward for soft plastics collection, the development of end markets for recycled products and design standards has been welcomed by the peak body representing food and grocery manufacturers. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes ministers’ […]
AFGC responds to Federal Budget 2024
May 14, 2024
14 May – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) commends the Federal Government for the Budget’s twin focus of giving cost of living relief to Australians in the present while investing in a Future Made in Australia. AFGC CEO Tanya Barden said: “It is encouraging to see a […]