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FEDERAL MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION - UPDATE
December 6, 2018
The Australian Government’s Modern Slavery Bill 2018 has passed through the House of Representatives and has become law. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
HEALTH STAR RATING 5 YEAR REVIEW – DATA REQUEST
November 30, 2018
The Health Star Rating (HSR) Front-of-Pack Labelling Scheme five year review is now in its final stages. The HSR review commenced almost 18 months ago and is due to report to the Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation by mid-2019. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member […]
SciTech News - November 2018
The November edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2018 REPORT: FOOD AND GROCERY THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING
November 27, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) tenth annual industry snapshot, State of the Industry 2018, was released today reinforcing the importance of the $131 billion food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sector to the future of Australian manufacturing. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said the State […]
State of the Industry 2018 Report
November 26, 2018
Food and Grocery the future of Australian manufacturing The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) tenth annual industry snapshot, State of the Industry 2018, was released today reinforcing the importance of the $131 billion food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sector to the future of Australian manufacturing. […]
International Trade Advisory Group call for nominations
November 13, 2018
International trade presents an important opportunity to the Australian food and grocery sector. Export is an area of growth for most businesses and diversifies and reduces reliance on the domestic retail market. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Accessing the China Market
November 12, 2018
China presents food manufacturers and exporters with an exciting market opportunity, however businesses can often be confused by the complexity of China’s food import regulations and bureaucracy. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Coles and Woolworths release Sustainability Reports
November 2, 2018
Wesfarmers and the Woolworths Group recently released their Sustainability Reports for 2017/18 detailing their priorities for the 2018/19 year. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Final Report Released
November 1, 2018
Yesterday, the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Stuart Robert MP, released Professor Graeme Samuel AC’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (FGCC) Review final report. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
CPTPP Ratification to drive Australian Jobs and Trade
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has today has welcomed the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden the ratification by Australia means that it is the sixth country to ratify the agreement and is the final step in […]