Burger King has announced it will only use animal products that come from free-range farms by 2017.
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Woolworths sends jobs offshore
Woolworths is the latest food producer to send its operations abroad, as the cost of doing business in Australia continued to increase as the dollar does.
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Local manufacturers call for dedicated Australian-made aisles in supermarkets
Australian food manufacturers are calling for a dedicated “Australian made” aisle in supermarkets to make it easier for consumers to choose locally made products and keep local businesses afloat.
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Govt, industry leaders discuss food manufacturing reforms
The future of Australia’s food industry, including possible regulatory reforms, will be on the agenda of the Federal Government’s Business Advisory Forum today.
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“Exotic meats” could appear on supermarket shelves by 2013
The food safety regulator is considering a proposed amendment to the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code, which could see “exotic meats” sold in Australian supermarkets within a year.
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Fear campaign damaging Supermarket Senate Inquiry
The bullying behaviours and fear campaigns used by the major supermarkets to wield complete power over suppliers is still getting in the way of the Senate Inquiry into the issue.
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SPC Ardmona changing strategies to stay afloat
In response to the difficulties Australian food manufacturers face, including the supermarket price wars and the high Australian dollar, SPC Ardmona is embracing new packaging technology to reduce costs.
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