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NSW CDS Supplier Obligations
August 18, 2017
The Scheme Coordinator for the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, Exchange for Change, has today launched a website with details of supplier obligations under the NSW scheme. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
CLIVE STIFF ANNOUNCED AS NEW AFGC CHAIR
August 16, 2017
The Board of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has elected Mr Clive Stiff as the new Chairman of the AFGC. Mr Stiff, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Australia and New Zealand, takes up the position following the retirement of Mr Terry O’Brien, Managing Director, Simplot Australia, who […]
INDEX PREDICTS MODEST RECOVERY IN AUSTRALIA’S RETAIL SALES GROWTH
July 31, 2017
Figures published in the 26th edition of the quarterly AFGC CHEP Retail Index today indicate signs of a modest recovery in retail turnover growth in Australia as 2017 progresses. This follows a sustained period of softening growth over 18 months that has reflected uncertainty in Australian and global […]
AFGC's Sustainability Newsletter - July 2017
July 28, 2017
The July edition of the AFGC’s Sustainability Newsletter is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read more.
Palm Oil Issues Update
July 20, 2017
Palm Oil issues continue to be active on a number of fronts and this brief is to act as an update for Members as well as provide some background to the issues. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
COMPETITION AND CONSUMER LAW TRAINING
July 18, 2017
AFGC has recognised the opportunity to support members by developing and delivering a program specifically dealing with Competition and Consumer Law within the fast moving consumer goods sector (FMCG). Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
ePIF™ DRIVING EFFICIENCIES THROUGH THE FOOD AND GROCERY VALUE CHAIN
July 17, 2017
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today launched ePIF™, the first element under the AFGC Authorised Food Data System® initiative that is harnessing digital disruption to empower companies to better source and manage information on their products. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that ePIF™ provides a […]
ANNUAL FOOD AND GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCT SURVEY REPORT
July 11, 2017
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) conducts an annual survey of members to understand the issues between retailers and suppliers with regards the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (FGCC). Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
INCLUSION OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS ON THE 457 VISA LIST
On 7 June 2017 the AFGC wrote to the Minister for Immigration, Hon Peter Dutton MP, to request a revision to the 457 visa eligibility list to have food technologists included back on the list. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE DRIVING AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING
June 19, 2017
Australia’s $126 billion food, beverage and grocery sectors’ value to Australian manufacturing has increased by over 30 per cent in seven years (2007-08 to 2014-15) according to research released today by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). AFGC Director of Economics, Ms Tanya Barden said that the […]