One of Australia's largest food processors, SPC Ardmona, has had its anti-dumping case approved for formal investigation by the new Australian Anti-Dumping Commission.
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Cheap imports create unfair playing field: Kagome
Kagome Australia, the country's last major tomato processor, has thrown its weight behind a Productivity Commission review into processed fruit imports, arguing Australian brands can't compete in today's marketplace.
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Cheap import tariffs considered by Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission will look into the possible introduction of "safeguards" against imported processed fruits and tomatoes, following SPC Ardmona's announcement that it will axe up to 114 growers for next summer.
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Coles’ ‘fresh’ baked products up to six months old
The not-so-fresh bread at the centre of Coles' latest controversy is baked up to six months before it's sold and as far offshore as in Europe.
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State vs federal in WA grape gripe
A proposal to allow Californian grapes into Western Australia is seeing the state’s Department of Agriculture take on its federal counterpart in an effort to maintain its pest-free reputation.
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Current food labelling guidelines are a joke, says Xenophon
As the federal election draws near, the food labelling debate is gathering momentum with key figures expressing their concerns on the current guidelines and standards.
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Quit your whinging, it’s our fault! AUSBUY’s take on Simplot and McCains cutbacks
In light of recent announcements from Simplot and McCains regarding cutbacks to their produce supply, AUSBUY have come out to say that when it comes down to it, the only ones to blame are ourselves.
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Government talks provide hope for fruit growers
Goulburn Valley orchardist Peter Hall, along with fellow fruit growers and officials from the Manufacturing Workers Union discussed the regions fruit crisis with parliamentarians in Canberra yesterday.
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McCain Foods under pressure from Aussie dollar and imports
Food processor McCain Foods has confirmed that four potato growers in Ballarat will not have their contracts renewed for the October/ November harvest period.
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Mad cow disease is still being detected, researcher warns
Professor Colin Masters, a leading expert on mad cow disease from the University of Melbourne’s Mental Health Research Institute says that British cattle are still contracting the deadly disease.
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Wins & woes in food manufacturing: Part three
There are obvious pros and cons to manufacturing wine on a small island off the coast of SA, but Yale Norris, general manager of Islander Estate Vineyards, says he wouldn't change a thing if he had his time again.
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Are we allowing our fruit industry to wither?
The sight of Victorian citrus farmers bulldozing surplus trees due to the loss of supply contracts is a dramatic way to illustrate the quandary facing both Australian industry and growers.
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Katter proposes new labelling for imported produce
KAP leader and federal member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, is set to introduce the Imported Food Warning Labels Bill 2013 to the House of Representatives today.
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Australian Made confronts senate on country of origin labelling
Australian Made has appeared before the senate standing committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport regarding the labelling of beef imports into Australia.
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China blocks NZ meat
Sheepmeat from New Zealand is being rejected at the Chinese border, potentially leaving thousands of tonnes of meat waiting at port or on the water.
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Dip in dollar benefits grain and dairy farmers
Australian farmers have received a flow-through benefit from the global decline in commodity markets and a reduction in value of the Aussie dollar against the greenback.
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Dollar’s slide must continue, says food manufacturers
Food manufacturers across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when, for the first time in almost a year, the dollar fell below parity against the greenback.
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Fruit growers urge consumers to buy local
Australia’s peak body for the apple and pear sector, Apple and Pear Australia, is encouraging consumers to support Australian growers by choosing local products over imported at the checkout.
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Restructure packages urgently needed for SPC growers
As SPC Ardmona’s decision to no longer purchase fruit from growers in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley comes into effect today, pressure is mounting for the federal government to offer farmers restructure packages.
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Coles and Woolies call for review on multinational profit margins
Retailers say multinational grocery companies are enjoying excessive profits by charging local Aussie retailers more than their international peers.
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