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  • China takes steps to enforce food safety standards
    With Chinese food exports growing, up from $4.5 billion in 1986 to $25.7 billion in 2006, the safety of food produced in China is becoming an increasingly international issue but the recent arrest of two managers of a Chinese milk producing company serves as a salient reminder that the new food safety laws are being enforced.
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  • NZ-China free trade agreement
    The historic free trade agreement between China and New Zealand will open up new opportunities for NZ businesses looking to engage with, or grow their existing links with, China. It will facilitate goods and services trade, and investment.
  • Food miles and food exporting
    Global trade means that more and more food products are travelling increasing distances from production to final consumption
  • Investment potential in China's cold chain logistics
    Australian companies with the expertise and resources needed to fill the gaps in China's inadequate cold chain logistics stand to benefit from a projected USD$160 billion in annual cost savings that a modernised system could deliver
  • Record high corn prices and the impact on food costs
    Recent US trades driven by economic growth in developing countries and favourable exchange rates, combined with tight global grain supplies, resulted in record or near-record prices for corn, soybeans and other food and feed grains in 2007
News (28)
  • Spelling mistakes on counterfeit wines
    A missing 'a' in Australia is the indicator that the wine UK consumers are purchasing as Jacob's Creek is, in fact, counterfeit.
  • AVA monitors food imports from Japan for potential radiation
    AVA is monitoring food imports from Japan to Singapore for potential radiation levels to make sure that they are not contaminated.
  • Singapore and Malaysia the export markets to watch for food and beverage
    The Victorian government has earmarked Singapore and Malaysia as key centres for Australian export opportunities in the coming decade.
  • Exporting avocados
    Avoz Exports is the trading name for a new avocado export-focused company. The Avocado Export Company represents about 60% of the avocados produced in Australia.
  • Environmental and cost benefits for wine exporters
    The Australian and New Zealand wine industries have been invited to share in the environmental and cost benefits of a cross-industry project focusing on the bulk export of wine to the UK and packing into lighter weight bottles with a higher recycled glass content.
  • EU–Australia wine trade agreement
    Under a new trade agreement with Europe, Australia can continue to use a number of wine quality terms but will phase out the use of some other traditional expressions. Both Europe and Australia will protect each other's geographical indications.
  • More opportunities in the US for Australian wine
    A recent Rabobank report suggests that not only is there potential for increased wine exports to the US but that Australia should start exporting more premium wines.
  • New Zealand's food industry must adapt to rapid change
    New Zealand will have to adapt to the changing global economic climate and not simply rely on being the lowest cost producer if it is to thrive.
  • 158.7 billion packs of instant noodles by 2010
    According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, the world instant noodle market will reach 158.7 billion packs a year by 2010.
  • Australian exports to be crippled by US–Korea trade deal
    Australian agricultural and food exports to Korea could be slashed by 12.4 % if the US and Korea ratify their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to a study by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF).
  • Govt mismanagement blamed for grain transport crisis
    The New South Wales government is again being accused of poor infrastructure management with the decision of rail freight company Pacific National to stop transporting grain for export.
  • Food and beverage export program announced
    New Zealand’s Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today launched the government's work program for partnering with industry to grow New Zealand's high-value food and beverage exports.
  • NZ names IBEX ‘supreme exporter’
    New Zealand Trade and Enterprise have awarded specialist manufacturer and technology provider IBEX Supreme Exporter of the Year and Specialised Manufacturing Exporter of the Year at the New Zealand Export Awards.
  • Japan opens doors for food machinery
    The Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO) has announced the launch of the JETRO Invest Japan Invitation Program for food-related machinery companies, in collaboration with Chiba and Hiroshima Prefectures.
  • Collaboration to apply RFID technologies in New Zealand
    Radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies can make a major contribution to New Zealand’s economic development, according to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the New Zealand RFID Pathfinder Group.
  • New records for NZ dairy exports
    Statistics New Zealand has released figures showing that the total value of NZ merchandise exports in November 2007 rose 18.4% compared with November 2006. This is the second consecutive month to see a large increase driven by milk powder, butter and cheese, and petroleum and products. Combined, these two commodity groups made up a third of all exports and accounted for over 90% of the increase from November 2006.
  • And Australia's top lolly maker is
    The Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) has awarded the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence 2007 to John Borell, the managing director of Melbourne-based confectioner GKC Foods.
  • Nominations open for NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence
    Australia’s premier agribusiness awards are on again, helping to recognise excellence in the industry.
  • Food and beverage export opportunities in China
    Austrade, the Australian government’s export development agency, is continuing to boost the reputation of Australia’s food and beverage industry in China by organising Australian exhibitions at Food Hospitality China 2007 (FHC).
  • Australian organic exports to gain boost over cloned meats
    Australian organic meat exporters say their business could be bolstered by the US Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to approve the consumption of food from cloned animals and their offspring.
  • Sydney businesses learn of Japanese opportunities
    In an effort to boost Japanese trade with Sydney businesses, the Japanese Government is funding a free seminar on 3 October, organised by Austrade.
  • Strong demand for Australian dairy in Asia
    Demand for Australian dairy products is expected to remain strong throughout key Asian export markets despite commodity prices increasing during the past 12 months.
  • Fresh produce opportunities in China
    Australian fresh produce companies have a chance to foster Chinese business opportunities at China’s SFT — the annual fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts exhibition.
  • Aussie cheese creams it in South Korea
    A change of menu for 420 Dunkin Donut stores in South Korea has resulted in a tenfold increase in cream cheese exports from Australia in the last three months.
  • Beverage companies end RTD production
    Lion Nathan Australia and Fosters Group have both announced that they would take immediate steps to cease production of ready to drinks (RTDs) with high alcohol content and energy additives.
  • Aussie food gobbled by emerging economies
    With the emphasis on Fine Food Australia this month, Australia’s export development agency has reported major demographic changes in worldwide food consumption.
  • US increases scrutiny on imported foods
    The US is considering an imported food action plan that will drastically increase scrutiny on imported food quality, by shifting the onus of quality assurance onto the shoulders of the companies importing the produce.
  • Chinese go ‘hyper’ for Aussie products
    Austrade has invited Australian suppliers to take advantage of the massively growing Chinese retail market, by participating in this year’s Australian Lifestyle Expo, held in December in Ghangzhou, China.
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