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SciTech News - August 2018
August 7, 2018
The August edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.
AFGC’S RESPONSE TO THE HEALTHY FOOD PARTNERSHIP - CONSULTATION ON REFORMULATION
August 2, 2018
As we previously advised, the Commonwealth Government is currently seeking the views of industry for a voluntary program of reformulation under the Healthy Food Partnership (HFP). AFGC will be co-ordinating a series of teleconferences with members to gather views around any practical or other constraints regarding the […]
Food and Grocery Manufacturing supports competitive Tax Reform
July 31, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) continues to support establishing globally competitive taxation rates in order to enhance the international competitiveness of Australia’s $127 billion food and grocery industry. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that delivering Australia a competitive company tax system is crucial to trade […]
INNOVATION X-CHANGE - BOOSTING ENERGY PRODUCTIVITY FOR MANUFACTURERS
July 26, 2018
Members are advised that the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP) is holding a day of presentations and information exchange showcasing innovations that will help manufacturers get more value from their energy spend. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
HEALTHY FOOD PARTNERSHIP - CONSULTATION ON REFORMULATION
July 18, 2018
The Healthy Food Partnership (HFP) is a major initiative of the Commonwealth Government aimed at improving the nutritional status and health of Australians. Convened in late 2015 it comprises representatives of industry (primary industry, manufacturers, food service, retailers), the public health sector and Government. Since commencement it has […]
MEMBER RESPONSE TO PROPOSED SUGAR LABELLING OPTIONS FOR PACKAGED FOODS AND DRINKS
July 12, 2018
The AFGC is inviting member feedback on a consultation paper to inform government consideration of regulatory and non-regulatory options for labelling of sugars on packaged foods and drinks for sale in Australia and New Zealand. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Industry to benefit from a Competitive Electricity Market
July 11, 2018
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry report as a key step to addressing serious concerns relating to the lack of transparency, efficiency and competition across all aspects of the National Electricity […]
ACCC COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT APPROACH
The ACCC has published an outline of their compliance and enforcement approach for the Country of Origin Labelling Information Standard which came into effect on 1 July 2018. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
ACCC RETAIL ELECTRICITY PRICING INQUIRY REPORT GOOD FOR INDUSTRY
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) released their Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry report today, which addresses the lack of transparency, efficiency and competition across all aspects of the National Electricity Market. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Supply Chain Newsletter - July 2018
July 10, 2018
The AFGC’s Supply Chain Newsletter for July is now available Log in to the Members Centre to read the newsletter.