Health stars are predominantly being used by the food industry to market highly processed food products.
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Murray Darling Basin CEO’s establish group to lobby government
CEO’s from five major commodity sectors have formed a group to address issues surrounding the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
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Ministers to reconsider legalising hemp for food
Australian and New Zealand government ministers will reconsider legalising hemp for food in the first quarter of 2016.
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$4 billion investment announced in Agriculture White Paper
Biosecurity, international trade and supply chain transparency are some of the priorities of the Agriculture White Paper.
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Govt to consider legalising hemp for food
Australian and New Zealand government ministers will discuss the possible legalisation of hemp as a food at a Food Regulation forum in Hobart today.
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Applications for $20 million grants program in Victoria opens
Applications for a $20 million grants and scholarship program are now open to Victorian agri-food producers and manufacturers.
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Tasmanian Beer Trail leads tourists to brewers
The Tasmanian Beer Tourism Plan has received $250,000 from the Tasmanian government and $100,000 from the Brewers Association.
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Senate committee recommends sugar Code of Conduct
A federal parliamentary inquiry into the marketing of Australian sugar has made only one recommendation.
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China-Australia trade agreement a compromised victory
After ten years of marathon negotiations, the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has been signed.
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Baiada Group busted by Fair Work Ombudsman
Employees working at Baiada sites are not being paid their lawful entitlements, a Fair Work Ombudsman Inquiry has revealed.
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Free Trade Agreement with China signed
Australia’s dairy industry, agriculture sector and beef and sheep farmers are big winners of China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
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Australian Made launch campaign for the kangaroo logo
While the government is working on a mandatory country-of-origin symbol, Australian Made is busy promoting the green kangaroo.
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6 Country of Origin Label designs put forward in community survey
The Australian Government has opened an online Country of Origin Labelling survey as part of its national consultation process.
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Calls for Australia’s leaders to reduce food waste
OzHarvest is calling upon Australia’s leaders to set a target to reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2025.
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Trade Mission to China opens opportunity for SA
A large trade mission from South Australia to China begins today with a focus on securing new markets for food and wine.
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SPC opens first stage of $100 mill redevelopment
SPC has opened a high speed snack line, the first stage of the company's $100 million investment program.
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Mid-size food producers looking for share of the budget pie
Real incentives must be provided by the government for mid-sized operators to reach their full potential for export.
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Food manufacturers to benefit from the 2015-16 Federal Budget
The Budget has delivered a tax break for small businesses, money to promote trade and will encourage foreign investment.
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Small business to catch a break in tonight’s Budget
Tonight’s budget will announce a package designed to help small business to invest, grow and employ more.
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Methyl Bromide: its use in keeping Australian strawberries clean
Methyl bromide is a very effective fumigant and ozone depleter, but it’s playing a big role in keeping strawberries disease-free.
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