Flavour definitions and classifications
02 August, 2011 byThe Flavour and Fragrance Association of Australia and New Zealand is probably the best place to find out more about the latest definitions and classifications of flavours and what claims can be made on labels.
Aussie olive stakeholders vote ‘yes’ to national levy
04 July, 2011A majority of Australian Olive industry stakeholders voted ‘yes’ to a national levy on R&D.
National Food Plan issues paper an important step for food sector
28 June, 2011The government’s National Food Plan issues paper covers food security, affordability and sustainability, and is said to be an important step for the industry.
Palm oil deal may affect food and grocery sector
24 June, 2011A palm oil labelling Bill may have significant impacts on Australia's food and grocery sector.
New board for new Pork CRC
23 June, 2011The Pork Cooperative Research Centre has announced a new board to ensure Australian pork is a high-integrity meat.
Calls for comment on horticulture paper
01 June, 2011FSANZ has released a horticultural paper on what approaches should be taken to ensure food safety and is calling for comment from the industry.
EFSA updates risk assessment guidelines of GM plants
25 May, 2011The EFSA has published an updated guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from GM plants.
Country of origin labelling breaches
13 May, 2011Two of Australia's major retailers have been found by the NSW Food Authority to have falsely described the origin of fruit for sale in two Sydney stores.
Safety alert for blast freezers
12 May, 2011WorkCover NSW has published a safety alert to remind employers and those in control of workplaces to ensure the safety and stability of plenums, ceilings and other associated structures.
Pathogen-food combinations cost US over $12 billion annually
05 May, 2011Five leading food bugs have been reported by the US to cost $12.7 billion in annual economic loss.
Choice and AFGC call for supermarket ombudsman
21 April, 2011Choice and the AFGC have called for the establishment of a supermarket ombudsman.
Manufacturers and AFGC address worries over carbon tax
18 April, 2011Nineteen manufacturers and the AFGC have co-signed a joint industry letter to the Prime Minister raising concerns over the carbon pricing plan.
FSANZ invites public comment of proposed food code changes
16 March, 2011FSANZ welcomes public comment on two requests for changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, on persimmon irradiation and hemp application.
AFGC supports review of anti-dumping laws
21 February, 2011The Australian Food and Grocery Council supports the Coalition's efforts to review Australia's anti-dumping laws, which are affecting Australia's largest manufacturing sector.
New dietary guidelines announced
03 February, 2011Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius have announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
