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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Bega finalises 5-year private label supply deal with Coles
Bega Cheese and Coles have officially signed on the dotted line, confirming the cheese maker will supply for the supermarket giant’s private label for the next five years.
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Are you a dairy farmer? Your job is the second worst in the world
Dairy farming has been rated the second worst job in the world.
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Government report shows growth in food sector
It’s certainly not all doom and gloom in Australia’s food industry, with a government report showing a 17 per cent increase in total value in 2010/11 compared to the previous period.
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Supermarket price wars force Metcash to slash 478 jobs
Metcash will slash 478 jobs as part of its restructure, mostly in regional Australia.
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Shocking conditions in poultry industry revealed: report calls for changes
Poultry workers and consumers are being put at risk by increasing demands to produce cheap poultry, according to a new report.
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Supermarket price wars will only get worse
We know food companies are too scared to criticise Coles and Woolworths at the Senate Inquiry into the anti-competitive practices by the major supermarkets.
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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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AFGC finalises draft legislation calling for Supermarket Ombudsman
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced it is finalising the draft submission for a Supermarket Ombudsman to be a key part of the next Financial Budget.
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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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