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Supply Chain Newsletter - February 2018

February 27, 2018

The AFGC’s Supply Chain Newsletter for February is now available Log in to the Members Centre to read the newsletter.

PIF™ V6.0 Newsletter - February 2018

February 22, 2018

The February edition of the AFGC’s PIF™ V6.0 Newsletter is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.

Waste Management Grants

February 15, 2018

There are a number of State Government funding programs/grants relating to waste management, availableto eligible businesses to access. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.

Container Deposit Labelling

The NSW beverage container deposit legislation prescribed the refund statement. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING REPORTING TO RETAILERS

February 8, 2018

Coles is eager to work with its suppliers to ensure full compliance with the new Country of Origin labelling laws and have provided their advice on this matter. Login to the Members Centre to read the Members Brief.

TOOLKIT DRIVES SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES

January 29, 2018

The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) release of its Common Despatch Checklist Toolkit will provide valuable resource to supply chain professionals to drive greater efficiencies to retailers. Developed by the AFGC’s Trading Partner Forum (TPF), the Common Despatch Checklist Toolkit provides a suite of simple tools to […]

TPP underpins jobs and growth

January 24, 2018

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the revival of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) overnight. The TPP will underpin the future growth of Australia’s $127.6 billion food and grocery sector, which employs 320,000 Australians and exports over $32.6bn. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said the TPP […]

FACTORY OF THE YEAR DEMONSTRATES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

January 16, 2018

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and A.T. Kearney have opened nominations for the second Factory of the Year competition. AFGC Director of Industry Affairs, Ms Samantha Blake said the Factory of the Year competition which assesses factory performance has fast become the Australian industry’s recognised award […]

SciTech News - January 2018

January 11, 2018

The January edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.

Ministerial Reshuffle

December 19, 2017

As anticipated the Prime Minister the Hon. Malcom Turnbull MP has announced a ministerial reshuffle. The significant changes for the food and grocery sector include….. Login to the Members Centre to read the Members Brief.