The AFGC said that the food industry believes there are still “significant problems” with the proposal, but that food manufacturers were committed to working towards a solution.
Australia’s winter crops are forecast to increase by 10 per cent to around 40 million tonnes, with improved conditions for planting across most cropping regions.
A high fat diet appears to increase levels of daytime sleepiness, according to a new study presented at the 27th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC on 4 June 2013.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) authorities have opposed US-based food giant HJ Heinz's proposed acquisition of organic baby food producer Rafferty's Garden.
Australian canola producers can look forward to new market opportunities in the huge Chinese market with the resumption of bulk shipments of canola now underway.
Australia's competition regulator has blocked an attempted takeover of Rafferty's Garden, an organic baby food supplier, by U.S.-based food giant H.J. Heinz Co on concerns that the deal would have reduced competition significantly.
Coles has withdrawn the Animals Australia promotional shopping bags from sale after only two days due to backlash from producers and farm lobby groups.
Australia's largest beef cattle producer, the Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AACo), has announced a net loss after tax of $46.5 million for the three months to 31 March 2013
Two prominent Australian food manufacturers have announced they are feeling the pressure from a “very competitive food industry environment” and may forced to make closures and reduce grower contracts.
Australian produce exports will feature on restaurant menus in Kuala Lumpur throughout June when the Malaysian capital hosts the Flavours of Australia Festival.
