Growers were pressured by Woolies, despite ACCC findings, says AUSVEG
14 November, 2014Rod Sims says the ACCC has not found evidence that Australian growers were unfairly pressured by Woolworths to contribute a 40-cent levy per crate of produce supplied to fund a marketing campaign. However, AUSVEG maintains that these claims are true.
Improve the bottom line by automating the tracking and tracing of your products
13 November, 2014 by SysproThe food industry today is highly regulated as it has to adhere to stringent guidelines for safety and quality; while at the same time, due to harsh competition, it has to respond to customer demands without major changes to the price of the finished products.
Information required on chemical migration from packaging into food
12 November, 2014FSANZ is seeking information about how the migration of chemicals from packaging into food is currently being managed by industry - particularly smaller operators.
Importer fined $25K for telling porkies about imported ham
10 November, 2014An importer has been fined $25,000 for failing to test 2241 kg Parma ham imported from Italy in 2011. Paqualino Licastro, owner of Perth import company Topas Pty Ltd, was fined $3000 while the company was fined $22,000.
Start date for dietary fibre claim requirements could be pushed back
24 October, 2014New requirements for nutrition content claims about dietary fibre could be delayed by 12 months after the Australian Food and Grocery Council applied to extend the requirements to January 2017.
AUSVEG calls for stronger policing of country of origin labelling laws
21 October, 2014Following the revelation that not a single Victorian business has received fines for breaching country of origin (CoOL) laws, AUSVEG and the Victorian Farmers Federation have levelled criticism at the perceived inaction by authorities.
Coles defends unconscionable conduct claims
16 October, 2014Coles has rejected the ACCC's claims of unconscionable conduct towards some of its suppliers. The company says the five suppliers in question still continue to be "valued suppliers to Coles".
Coles back in court over alleged mistreatment of suppliers
16 October, 2014Coles is being taken to the Federal Court by the ACCC for alleged 'unconscionable conduct' towards its suppliers. The ACCC alleges that Coles' conduct contravenes the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Competitiveness the biggest hurdle for Aust food sector
14 October, 2014The AFGC has welcomed the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda's strong focus on boosting industry competitiveness.
Organic conversion periods, testing and poultry rules to change
09 October, 2014The OISCC has proposed three changes to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce to give the standard more clarity and bring it into line with international organic standards. The proposed changes affect conversion periods, testing and poultry.
Coles slapped with 3-year fresh bread advertising ban
02 October, 2014Coles has been slapped with a 3-year ban on advertising its bread as being freshly baked in-store. The ruling comes after revelations that some of its 'fresh' bread products were in fact par-baked months before being shipped frozen and 'finished' in Coles stores.
ACCC welcomes grocery code of conduct; calls for further discussion
01 October, 2014An industry-led proposed code of conduct for the grocery sector has been welcomed by the ACCC. However, the commission has called for enforceability and coverage issues to be discussed before a conclusion is reached.
Salt overload - it's time to get tough on the food industry
29 September, 2014 by Jacqui Webster, George Institute for Global HealthWhile other nations have successfully reduced their sodium intake, Australians are still eating too much salt. It's time for the Commonwealth government to get tough on the food industry to reduce the salt content of processed foods. So, what's the best way to make this happen?
Egg producer fined $300K for false 'free range' claims
25 September, 2014Pirovic Enterprises has been found guilty of engaging in misleading conduct and making misleading representations for falsely labelling and promoting eggs as 'free range'.
Big manufacturers named and shamed for salt-reduction compliance
22 September, 2014Salt levels in bread and breakfast cereals have improved but processed meats still have a long way to go, according to the Australian Government's Food and Health Dialogue.
