The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Senator Joe Ludwig, is encouraging the public to comment on the proposed National Food Plan, which aims to develop a single vision for Australia’s food industry across all states and territories.
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Qld launches $2m food policy
The Queensland Government has announced a new food policy today as part of its 2011-12 State Budget.
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Nestlé Health Science acquires US gastrointestinal diagnostics company
Nestlé has acquired a US gastrointestinal diagnostics company for its Health Science division. The San Diego-based company, Prometheus Laboratories Inc, focuses on conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Nestlé opens new Maggi seasoning production line in China
Nestlé has installed a new seasoning production line at its Maggi factory in Dongguan, northwest of Hong Kong in China.
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Coca-Cola off to a positive start in 2011
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA)’s Australian business is off to a solid start this year, with volume and revenue in the first four months of 2011 reportedly ahead of last year.
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Industry calls for supermarket ombudsman
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and consumer group Choice have called for the establishment of a supermarket ombudsman as a part of a joint submission to Senate Economics Committee’s inquiry into the impacts of retail prices on the dairy industry.
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Entries opening soon for Product of the Year Awards
The Product of the Year Awards, which is based on an independent consumer survey completed by more than 5000 shoppers, have been launched – with entries opening Monday 18 April.
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