A fungal disease which was found in the Cavendish banana variety in August has become a catalyst to the destruction of banana trees across the Northern Territory.
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Productivity Commission finds emergency import safeguards not warranted
Accelerated reports compiled by the Productivity Commission have found that a request by Australian food manufacturers to instil emergency safeguard measures against cheap imported processed fruit and tomato products are not warranted.
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Aussie mangoes and lychees bound for US market
Changes to import regulations could see Australian mangoes and lychees destined for the United States.
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New Coles deal could save 200 Simplot jobs
More than 200 jobs at Simplot’s Devonport factory could be secured following a new five year contract with supermarket giant Coles.
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Health Check: the low-down on eating vs juicing fruit and veg
Eating more fruits and vegetables is the foundation stone of any healthy diet ... Juices can be a convenient and tasty way to get some of the health benefits of these foods – but how do they compare nutritionally?
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Spade & Barrow achieves sustainable business model through imperfect produce
New Melbourne based social wholesale food business, Spade & Barrow have developed a holistic approach to their operations by advocating a direct plough approach which ensures that farmers are able to harvest their entire crop - irrespective of size and shape.
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Australia to be recognised for world’s first low GI potato
Research proving that the world's first low GI Carisma potato was developed in South Australia will be presented at an international nutrition conference in Spain this week.
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Simplot factory threatened by water price hike
Food processor, Simplot, has been told the annual water bill for its Devonport factory could increase by $2 million, threatening the facility’s future and the jobs of its 300 employees.
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VFF commences the removal of Goulburn Valley fruit trees
The destruction of unwanted stone fruit trees in Victoria’s troubled Goulburn Valley region has began.
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Fruit growers pressure Coles to follow Woolies lead
Orchardists in Victoria’s troubled Goulburn Valley region are calling upon supermarket giant Coles to follow Woolworths’ lead by committing to source only Australian fruit for its private label products.
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Fair Work Ombudsman to return to Caboolture Strawberry Farms
The Fair Work Ombudsman will return to Caboolture Strawberry Farms this week to ensure that businesses are meeting their workplace obligations.
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Fruit Juice Australia hits back at DAA over sugar content claims
Peak body for the Australian Fruit Juice industry, Fruit Juice Australia (FJA) has hit back at the Dieticians Association of Australia for comments in an article published by the Age.
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Farmers call for changes on food labelling during election
Farmers across Australia are calling upon the Nation’s major political parties to announce policies on food labelling this election.
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Aldi and CHEP team up to launch new reusable crate [video]
Supermarket chain, Aldi, has partnered with CHEP to release a new reusable plastic 'Gen 3' crate for use in the fresh produce industry.
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Simplot to receive payroll tax help
Food processing giant Simplot will receive payroll tax rebates from the NSW government over the next three years while the company reviews its operations.
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Australia approves importation of Pakistani mangoes
Pakistani mangoes will soon be stocked in Australian supermarkets and fruit stores following approval from the Australian Department of Agriculture and Forestry (DAFF).
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Global warming is causing apples to lose crunch: study
A recent study has found that global warming is causing apples to lose some of their crunch.
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New laser cut labels mark fruits without damage
Spanish company Laser Food has introduced a new method of identifying various fruits that need to be peeled prior to consumption.
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Woolworths announces $7m deal with SPC Ardmona
Woolworths has announced a $7 million deal with SPC Ardmona, which will see the supermarket giant replacing imported fruit for its Woolworths Select range with produce from Goulburn Valley growers.
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Waste not, want not: how packaging can help tackle food waste
With the global population set to soar and the growth of our agricultural industry threatened by climate change and competing land uses, Australia needs to toss out food waste - and packaging is the key.
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