And Australia's top lolly maker is
26 November, 2007The 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.
NZ names IBEX ‘supreme exporter’
22 November, 2007New 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.
Food miles and food exporting
12 November, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, EditorGlobal trade means that more and more food products are travelling increasing distances from production to final consumption
Food and beverage export opportunities in China
24 October, 2007Austrade, 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 exports to be crippled by US–Korea trade deal
20 September, 2007Australian 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).
US increases scrutiny on imported foods
19 September, 2007The 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.
Aussie food gobbled by emerging economies
18 September, 2007With the emphasis on Fine Food Australia this month, Australia’s export development agency has reported major demographic changes in worldwide food consumption.
Japan opens doors for food machinery
10 September, 2007The 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.
Food and beverage export program announced
11 July, 2007New 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.
Nominations open for NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence
10 July, 2007Australia’s premier agribusiness awards are on again, helping to recognise excellence in the industry.
Aussie cheese creams it in South Korea
04 July, 2007A 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.
Australian food and beverage exports promoted in Shanghai
27 October, 2006Five City Supermarket stores across Shanghai are staging ‘Flavours of Australia – the Australian Food & Beverage Festival’ from 20 October - 5 November, part of the broader Celebrate Australia, Australian Style package of events organised by Austrade and the Australian Consulate General.
Don’t keep your research a secret
11 September, 2006Secrecy in food R&D will spell market failure for some players, Dr Ad Juriaanse, NIZO food scientist, has warned Australian dairy manufacturers.
Thailand mining company takes on Australia's best from the food and pharmaceutical industry
19 July, 2006This year’s ‘Aussie Cup’ TPM3 team competition is shaping up to be an international affair.
Brand power
06 April, 2006 by AC NielsenCoca-Cola, Longbeach and Winfield were once again the three leading Australian grocery brands, according to marketing information company ACNielsen's 13th biennial Top 100 Brands Report