The AFGC is committed to providing up-to-date and accurate information to the media on behalf of the food and grocery manufacturing industry.
Draft ACCC Guidelines for Harper Review Changes to Competition Law
November 1, 2017
The Australian Parliament has recently passed, in two separate Acts, changes to the Competition and Consumer Act to implement a number of recommendations from the 2015 Report of the Competition Policy Review (the Harper Review). Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
ENERGY POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT
October 18, 2017
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the Government’s new energy policy, which includes a National Energy Guarantee, designed to deliver reliable and affordable energy to consumers whilst delivering emissions reductions. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that Australia’s $127 billion food and grocery sector’s international competitiveness […]
FEDERAL PARLIAMENT - PRIVATE MEMBERS MOTION ON THE FOOD AND GROCERY MANUFACTURING SECTOR
On Monday 16 October 2017, Nick Champion MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Science moved a Private Members Motion in the House of Representatives about the food and grocery manufacturing sector. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Supply Chain Newsletter - October 2017
October 17, 2017
The AFGC’s Supply Chain Newsletter is now available Log in to the Members Centre to read more.
Manufacturing Investment Incentives Welcome
October 16, 2017
The Australian Food and Grocery and Council (AFGC) today welcomed the release of the Australian Labor Party’s Australian Manufacturing Future Fund Program. This Program will provide manufacturing firms concessional loans where barriers to finance from the banking sector are impeding innovation and capital investment. Tanya Barden, Chief Executive […]
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2017 REPORT
FOOD AND GROCERY SECTOR DRIVING MANUFACTURING JOBS The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) ninth annual industry snapshot State of the Industry 2017 released today, shows that the $127.4 bn Australian food and grocery sector added more than 7,300 jobs in 2015-16, reflecting significant resilience in the sector. […]
Update on Proposed Change in China Import Regulations for Packaged Foods
September 28, 2017
Following concerns expressed by China’s trading partners, the Chinese Government has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its decision to allow a two year transition period. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Industry Seeks Constructive & Collaborative Response to Obesity
September 19, 2017
Joint Industry Statement on Preventative Health by the following organisations Australian Food & Grocery Council, Australian Beverages Council, Australian Industry Group, Australasian Association of Convenience Stores, CANEGROWERS, Australian Sugar Milling Council, Australian Sugar Industry Alliance and Australian Association of National Advertisers The food and beverages industry […]
Supply Chain Strategy and Capability Assessment 2017 Report
September 1, 2017
AFGC have again partnered with AT Kearney to develop and deploy the second biennial AFGC Supply Chain Capability Assessment Tool (SCCT). Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement
August 21, 2017
Recently the Australian Government announced a proposal to create a Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement via legislation. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.