When is an egg not free-range?
08 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC has released a guide to assist egg producers better understand their rights and obligations when promoting their products as free-range.
Trans-Pacific trade deal to eliminate 98% of tariffs
06 October, 2015
The federal government says the new Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will deliver enormous benefits to Australia, including new opportunities in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region for businesses, farmers, manufacturers and service providers.
New seafood threat emerges: waste
30 September, 2015Overfishing, pollution and climate change are threatening global seafood resources. And now another threat has been identified that is closer to home — consumer waste.
Agriculture, food and beverage feature in top 500 private companies
30 September, 2015 | Supplied by: IBISWorldStrong growth for agriculture industries and associated food processing industries — particularly meat processing — have underpinned some of the major company movements in 2015.
Study: GMO labels not viewed as warnings
29 September, 2015As the US federal government contemplates preventing its states from legislating for mandatory GMO labelling, a study has revealed that such labels are not viewed as 'warnings' by consumers.
'Australian Made' applications are booming
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Made Campaign LtdAustralian producers and manufacturers are rushing to brand products as genuinely Australian in an effort to demonstrate quality, safety and ethical values.
Application to add vitamins and minerals to nut- and seed-based beverages
25 September, 2015FSANZ has received an application seeking permission to voluntarily add vitamins and minerals to nut- and seed-based beverages.
$50m on offer for rural R&D grants
25 September, 2015The federal government has announced it is accepting applications for funding grants under the second round of its Rural Research and Development for Profit program.
Australia's supply chains unprepared for looming crisis
24 September, 2015Australia's peak supply chain body warns that the country faces a looming skills crisis among supply chain professionals, leaving companies vulnerable to supply chain breakdown, fraud and human rights abuses.
Mars named among Australia's best workplaces
24 September, 2015For the fourth year in a row, Mars Australia has been recognised as one of Australia's best workplaces by the BRW Great Place to Work Awards.
Coconut drinks recalled after undeclared dairy causes anaphylaxis
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFollowing incidents of consumers suffering severe allergic reactions to undeclared dairy products in coconut milk drinks, FSANZ has urged consumers with a dairy allergy to be aware of recent recalls.
Australian scientist awarded Ig Nobel prize for unboiling an egg
21 September, 2015Australian scientist Professor Colin Raston has been awarded a prestigious Ig Nobel prize for the creation of the Vortex Fluidic Device, famous for its ability to unboil an egg.
Food safety training courses
18 September, 2015Advancing Food Safety (AFS) will present two courses in Sydney during October.
Protein popularity presents opportunity for meat snacks
17 September, 2015Growing consumer interest in protein as an ingredient presents an opportunity for the meat snacks market to grow its share of the snack dollar, particularly in the relatively undeveloped markets outside the USA and South America.
Amendment to tests on poultry products under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme
16 September, 2015Based on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) advice, the Department of Agriculture is implementing changes which will apply to all import declarations lodged in the Integrated Cargo System from 29 September 2015.
