Select Committee to investigate future of Australia's food processing sector
28 March, 2011The AFGC welcomes a Senate motion to establish a Select Committee to investigate the competitiveness and future viability of Australia’s food processing sector.
Dairy market report released
15 February, 2011Dairy Australia's 2011 Situation and Outlook Update report has been released saying climate is still a challenge for farmers.
Global food prices reach record high
08 February, 2011Food prices around the world surged to a new historic peak in January, for the seventh consecutive month, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today, adding that the prices are not likely to decline in the months ahead.
Decline in Japanese alcoholic beverages
08 February, 2011The Japanese alcoholic beverages sector has been on a steady decline and is expected to reach $44.72bn by 2014 compared to $48.75bn in 2009, according to the new research by Datamonitor. Several factors are affecting the sector and driving trends in this market
Banana prices following Cyclone Yasi
04 February, 2011The recent cyclone in Far North Queensland has caused substantial damage to banana crops, which will severely affect availability and prices in the weeks and months to come.
Demand for fruit juice in Chinese market
14 December, 2010Rapid urbanisation in China has not only led to improved lifestyles but also sparked a trend of health consciousness.
What consumers worry about
18 November, 2010According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, European consumers who are concerned about possible food-related risks tend to worry more about chemical contamination of food rather than bacterial contamination or health and nutrition issues.
The future of organic products: brands or retailer private labels?
12 November, 2010The word "organic" on a label is no longer a guarantee of commercial success. As the organic market matures the question is now whether the market will be dominated by brand names or by private label brands.
Mintel reveals consumer packaged goods trends for 2011
11 November, 2010Consumer packaged goods trend predictions for 2011 have been released by Mintel.
World demand for food safety products to reach $13.6 billion
09 November, 2010World demand for food safety products - including disinfection and diagnostic products, smart labels and tags, and software and tracking systems - is projected to rise 8.1% per year to $13.6 billion in 2014.
Innovation may be key for food processing industry
03 November, 2010Global demand for nutritious, sustainable food is set to double by 2050 and the government is helping the food industry keep pace.
Rising imports hurt food and grocery sector
02 November, 2010Australia’s $102 billion food and grocery industry remains the nation’s largest manufacturing sector but is under intense pressure from rising imports and falling exports, according to a report by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and KPMG.
Australian beer sales decline
22 October, 2010Research released by Nielsen and Citi has revealed that beer sales in Australia recorded volume declines for the eighth consecutive month in August 2010. With beer drinkers in the country increasingly opting for quality over quantity, not only are major brands at the mercy of microbreweries, but the category in general risks losing share to other alcoholic drinks.
Making the most of the Middle East
15 October, 2010The Victorian Government Business Office in Dubai has announced that the Middle East is set to become a major export destination for Victorian food and beverage companies in the next decade.
Invest in Australian research first say farmers
29 September, 2010Unless we ramp up our research and development effort as part of a coordinated national strategy encompassing food and regional Australia, we will be a world follower rather than a world leader, ignoring growing community concerns on issues of food security, according to National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Crombie.
