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The recipe for success: Checklist for a stronger food and grocery sector

The AFGC represents Australia’s $162.7 billion food and grocery manufacturing sector – the nation’s largest manufacturing industry and the essential force behind every product in households across the nation.

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Invest in more resilient supply chains

Strengthen vital connections like the East-West Rail, Australia’s only direct train link between coasts, to safeguard supply chain efficiency and national resilience.

Fortifying these critical arteries, including roads, against rain, fire or other conditions protects the delivery of essential food and groceries to consumers nationwide.

Tax incentives to boost investment

Incentivise investment in advanced technologies and machinery.

Funding would promote automation solutions to alleviate workforce gaps.

Provide targeted tax breaks to help manufacturers fund energy efficiency upgrades.

Increased funding for Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Address underfunding to empower FSANZ to quickly process critical regulatory work. This would pave the way for innovation while upholding food standards.

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Renewable energy

Incentivise the adoption of renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technology across the industry.

Clear and consistent packaging regulations

One nation, one plan. Implement harmonised national packaging, kerbside, and material recovery facility design regulations to reduce complexity and support a circular economy.

Scope 3 climate reporting

Targeted support and resources for capability and upskilling in Scope 3 reporting.

Digital labelling

Support a shift to digital labelling systems to provide consumers with quick, cost-effective and relevant information.

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Healthy Food Partnership (HFP)

Strengthen partnership between government and industry to enhance the HFP and provide increased funding for reformulation initiatives to promote better nutrition.

Health Star Rating

Collaborating with government to develop and implement clear, effective communication to consumers.

Incentivise food donations and limit food waste

Offer tax incentives to encourage companies to donate surplus food to organisations like Foodbank, particularly during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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