One in four Australian children fat Oct 4, 2008
It was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Australian Food and Grocery Council. 2/10/2008 | I do not mind the occasional piece of roo, but it is no substitute for proper red meat, say seven kilograms a week worth, writes Jack Waterford. (The Canberra Times)
Vietnam finds tainted products from China Oct 3, 2008
Australian food regulators recalled China-made Kirin Milk Tea after tests in found the drink contained melamine. It is the fourth product withdrawn from the country's stores in the wake of China's tainted milk scandal. (New York Post -- News)
Aussie lollies pulled from shelves Sep 24, 2008
Australian food regulators today issued a formal request to wholesalers and importers to voluntarily withdraw White Rabbit brand lollies from shops pending further results of testing for melamine. The milk-based sweets are imported from China, and sold in retail packs through Asian retailers, supermarkets and restaurants. (NEWS.com.au)
Another spray in paradise Sep 15, 2008
It is so confident in Australian food that these are its first tests for pesticides since 2001. However, consumer group Choice recently found pesticide residues in 25 of 27 conventionally grown strawberry samples tested. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Call to levy carbon tax on imports Sep 15, 2008
However, the submission by the Australian Food and Grocery Council says this would be harsh for businesses with just below the lowest threshold for assistance - that is, businesses emitting 1500tonnes of carbon for every million dollars of revenue. "The activity will face a significant increase in costs and will rapidly lose market share to the existing importers, or other producers in export markets," the submission says. (The Australian)
Bank breaks ranks on emissions Sep 15, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council will today release its submission calling for bigger concessions for energy-intense, trade-exposed industries, including tariffs on imports from countries with less stringent environmental regimes. Amid the clamour for relief, Westpac has urged the Government to stick to its guns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Call to ban childrens' food additives Sep 8, 2008
She says the composition of Australian food is different. "A study we've done this year has found the levels of these colours in Australian food is much less than is used in the UK study," she said. (ABC Online)
Dye cast in UK, but additive not banned here Sep 8, 2008
The Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald, backed the Australian food regulator, saying he did not believe a change to the Food Standards Code was required. He said existing mandatory ingredient labelling equipped consumers with enough information to make a decision. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stink over raw milk cheeses Sep 2, 2008
One of Australia's strongest advocates for raw milk cheese, importer and host of pay TV's Cheese Slices, Will Studd, has asked FSANZ to allow more of the products into the country and "bring Australian food standards into line with European food standards". "I want to be proud of Australian cheese internationally," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Second thoughts: ex-Woolies boss fears big squeeze Aug 31, 2008
A FORMER Woolworths boss has raised fears about the future of Australian food producers because of the extent of market domination by Woolworths and its key rival, Coles. Reg Clairs, Woolworths chief executive from 1993 to 1998, says he is worried the changes in the industry may force local manufacturers out, leaving a handful of global suppliers dominant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bradman's legacy a tricky matter of taste Aug 27, 2008
However, the family was upset when the foundation, before Hore's time and after ESP's, licensed Australian food company Unibic to market "Bradman" choc-chip cookies in India. At the time, the family said Bradman was "a loved and missed family member, not a brand name like Mickey Mouse". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ACMA doubts ads and obesity link Aug 27, 2008
" ACMA would consider reviewing its position if evidence of an identifiably stronger association between advertising and obesity, and the benefits of advertising restrictions, became available, Mr Chapman said. The recommendation, contained in the authority's long-awaited review into children's television standards, was welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). "Whilst a well-informed debate about the potential impact of food advertising during children's programming is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Retailer given food for thought Aug 26, 2008
The first and most important is that the company's engine room - the Australian food and liquor business - is still powering at a pace that is well ahead of its arch-competitor, Coles. Last week, when Coles's parent Wesfarmers produced its results, it asserted that the market share losses that had dogged it for the past few years had been stemmed and that it was now growing in line with system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Woolworths Forecasts 12% Profit Growth on Expanding Margins, Market Share Aug 26, 2008
The company's from Australian food and liquor, which measures earnings as a proportion of sales, increased to 5. 52 percent from 5. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
When the chemistry isn't right Aug 21, 2008
Australian food standards also allow foods to have a 1% GM content before they must be labelled, they say. At today's launch, Greenpeace is asking the public to sign up to a petition that not only asks federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon for better labelling of GM foods but also to ensure that GM foods are "safe beyond reasonable doubt". (The Age)
Executive Suite: Be pragmatic about energy, Dow CEO says Aug 18, 2008
Favorite Australian food: meat pie. Favorite place in Australia: Northern Territory (Outback). (USA Today -- Money)
Young entrepreneurs: Native Oz Cuisine Aug 6, 2008
The research showed there was a gap in the Australian food market. People wanted to experience native cuisine but didn't know where to source it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australian Carbon Costs to Hurt Food Exports - Farmers Jul 30, 2008
SYDNEY - Australian food production and exports could be cut when carbon trading starts from mid-2010, Australia's biggest farmers' group said on Tuesday, with the price of carbon to add to already hefty price rises for fuel. The farmers' disquiet follows fears expressed by big business this month that Australian firms, particularly large energy companies, could lose out to global competitors or be forced to shelve projects due to the country's cap-and-trade carbon plan. (Planet Ark, United States)
National Foods lodges bid for Dairy Farmers: source Jul 21, 2008
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - National Foods, the Australian food producer owned by Japan's Kirin Holdings (2503. T: , , ), has lodged a final bid for Australian dairy producer Dairy Farmers, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday. (Reuters)
Now for lessons and a barbie Jul 17, 2008
"We've been giving them a lot of Australian food. Yesterday we gave them meat pies and lamingtons and we'll be giving them Tim Tams and that sort of thing for the rest of the week.". Windy Amolvin, a pilgrim from the islands near Madagascar, looked at the white bread and burnt sausages as tomato sauce dribbled down chins onto shirts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Woolies reports sales rise Jul 16, 2008
Sales for the Australian food and liquor business climbed 9. 9% to $30. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bill lands sunny side up Jul 15, 2008
Explaining Australian food culture to the Japanese was not. As head chef, Nobuyuki Hidaka, 29, confesses: "I had no idea that there were good cafes and restaurants in Sydney before I went over there last year to train for bills. I don't think Japanese people realise that at all but maybe that will change.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Salt warning needed on sausages Jul 14, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council supports the need to reduce population salt intakes to below 6 grams per day and many major food companies have already developed salt reduction plans in line with the AWASH strategy. Dr Bruce Neal, Chairman of AWASH says: "While some food companies deserve credit for their efforts to reduce salt, a lot more still needs to be done. Major players such as Coles, Kellogg and Unilever have been reducing salt for some time, but there are still far too many high... (ScienceAlert)
An indigestible truth Jun 16, 2008
Dick Wells is chief executive of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, which represents most of the major food manufacturers and processors, including Coca-Cola, Kellogg s and Nestle. He shares Stanton s opposition to the proposed new standard but that is where the common ground abruptly ends. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
PM's choice: absent dad or big foreign cheese? Jun 16, 2008
Japan is as dependent as ever on Australian food and energy but now has to compete with China and India for those same resources. Rudd is at his least confected and most comfortable when abroad, as was demonstrated on Saturday when he opened a rebuilt school in tsunami-ravaged Aceh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Woolworths expand online shopping operations Jun 12, 2008
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The world is their oyster Jun 10, 2008
The value of Australian food exports grew from $17 ... Latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry show that in 2006-07, Australian food exports fell by 4 per cent to $23 ... As the world food industry is affected by fluctuating economies and environmental challenges, innovative Australian food exporters are turning barriers into opportunities; from modest beginnings their businesses are growing to global distribution. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Staff were rude, says minister Jun 10, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Andrew Clennell, Alexandra Smith and Paul BibbyJune 10, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hello, Tokyo: Rudd dishes up charm smorgasbord Jun 10, 2008
Upon his arrival in Tokyo, Mr Rudd visited an outlet of the giant supermarket chain Aeon, which next month will run a large promotion of Australian food at 256 of its outlets. The chain and its deep links to Australia, food and agriculture is seen as an important in guaranteeing food security for Japan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Grocers' grand inquisition Jun 6, 2008
It has underscored the sorry state of Australian food retailing. Coincidentally, it has also revealed a one-dimensional understanding of the meaning of competition at the ACCC itself. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Yes, we're fat, but what do we do about it? May 18, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council launched its own system based on recommended daily intake in 2006. It says traffic-light labelling is overly simplistic, but Dr Stanton says the council's scheme confuses customers. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
An ill wind blows Apr 19, 2008
You can't put in jeopardy something that you have worked so hard to attain". Though organics accounted for just 0.5 per cent of the value of Australian food bought in 2003, the area is growing fast, with Australia boasting more land certified organic than any other nation, most of it vast outback cattle stations. Sam Statham, whose family owns the Rosnay organic winery in the Cowra district, argued the case against lifting the GM moratorium for the Biological Farmers of Australia before... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deposit on drink bottles may help Apr 17, 2008
The head of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, Dick Wells, yesterday called on the environment ministers to reject a national container deposit system, saying it would address only 3 per cent of Australia's waste and would undermine kerbside collections of glass, plastics and cans. The ministers' meeting will also examine the vexed issue of banning free plastic carry bags. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Third-quarter sales at Woolworths rise 10.2% Apr 16, 2008
Third-quarter sales at Woolworths rise 10. 2% - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Woolworths Sales Rise 10% on Groceries, Easter Demand (Update4) Apr 16, 2008
Third-quarter from Australian food and liquor, its biggest unit, rose 9. 3 percent to A$7. (Bloomberg)
Aussies storm SEA food and beverage show Apr 15, 2008
He said that in 2006-07, Australian food and beverage exports to the 10 Association of South East Asian Nations member countries was worth over $3. 7 billion, over five times that of (exports to) China at $687 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
India key mkt for Australian food cos Apr 9, 2008
India key market for Australian food companies- Foreign Trade-Economy-News-The Economic Times ... India key market for Australian food companies9 Apr, 2008, 0145 hrs IST,G Ganapathy Subramaniam, TNN. (India Times)
Fans refine their taste for Nigella Apr 1, 2008
"Oh, I think what would interest me most would be the fantastic ingredients here. And the backdrop, of course, which is spectacular. I also think that people don't understand how much Australian food and food writing has influenced the UK. "We used to get an Australian magazine called, I think, Vogue Entertaining + Travel. For us it was quite revolutionary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kirin lodges Dairy Farmers offer Mar 31, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aust cheese importers play down dioxin fears Mar 28, 2008
Australian food safety authorities have been discussing the scare with quarantine officials and specialty cheese importers. So far they've found no reason for concern. (ABC Online)
Finding the sauce of fatal fish dinner Mar 27, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. William Hodgins died after eating a meal at this restaurant in Pymble. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Coming clean on organic logos Mar 23, 2008
The organics industry is one of the fastest growing in the Australian food and grocery sector, increasing by 30 per cent in the past year. It is now worth about $400 million a year in the retail sector, the Government's Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fashion and fads of food Mar 18, 2008
His new book, Seed Cake & Honey Prawns - Fashion And Fad In Australian Food, covers crazes from mock turtle soup to fondue. "Writing about this is something you can only do if you have been a foodie for a fairly long time," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dust bowlAustralian drought leaves grain silos empty Mar 15, 2008
At the very moment when the emerging giants, India and China, are looking to this part of the world to satisfy their food needs, the Australian food bowl is unable to deliver. Losing money. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Food costs are up, and there's more pain in store Mar 8, 2008
Australian Food and Grocery Council chief executive Dick Wells warned that production, packaging and transport costs were all rising. "I don't see too many signs of a decrease in the cost of fuel, fertiliser or labour over the next period so that is going to maintain the upward pressure on prices," said Mr Wells, whose organisation represents manufacturers. (Sydney Morning Herald)
A nose for the divine Mar 4, 2008
In his foreword to Heavenly Fragrance, he writes that her leek and potato vichyssoise with lemongrass exemplifies how she enriches Australian food with a taste of Asia. Selva Rajah says the personal detail makes her book different. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Home-grown's the go Mar 2, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Steve ManfrediMarch 1, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Woolies brings home the bacon Feb 26, 2008
He revealed the company's biggest money-spinner, its Australian food and liquor business, lifted earnings before interest and tax by 18. 6 per cent to $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Woolworths First-Half Profit Rises 28%, Aided by Grocery Sales, Cost Cuts Feb 26, 2008
The company's profit margin from Australian food and liquor, which measures earnings as a proportion of sales, increased to 5. 74 percent from 5. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Return to sender, or many unhappy returns? Feb 22, 2008
Dick Wells, chief executive of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, which counts most of the big beverage companies among its members, rejected claims the industry was protecting its own interests at the expense of the environment. "Of course industry wants to do things that are sensible from its own business point of view, but what we are looking at here is a coincidence between the self-interest of business and that of the community," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bracing for the new China flu Feb 16, 2008
The need to feed China's burgeoning city-based middle class has also been a major factor behind soaring world food prices Australian food prices jumped by nearly 12% between September 2005 and last year. This has led to workers demanding higher wages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australian Celebrity Chefs Feb 13, 2008
An enthusiastic advocate for Australian foods and cooking, Alexander s Cooks Companion cookbook is an encyclopaedic collection of recipes and food information ... A respected Australian food author and broadcaster, O Mara has offered cooking advice on Better Homes & Gardens as well as hosting The Food Lovers Guide to Australia. (Suite101.com)
Hot stock: WOOLWORTHS Feb 8, 2008
For example, same store sales growth at the company's biggest division, Australian food and liquor, slowed to 6 per cent in the three months to December 31, from 7. 6 per cent in the previous quarter. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Salt awareness debate targets children Feb 1, 2008
The Australian food industry has already made progress in reducing salt in food products and recognises that more can be done. Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO, Dick Wells said, The AFGC supports raising awareness among consumers of the need to moderate their salt intake to 6g per day and the food industry is continually exploring ways to reformulate products to better meet the needs of consumers including providing lower salt options. (Food Week)
Americans fancy our fancy foods Jan 29, 2008
It is also where Australian food and beverage companies hoping to make it big in the giant North American market get to showcase their products to US buyers ... Tim Harcourt, Austrade's chief economist, says overall Australian food and beverage exports to the US increased from $A2,890 million in 2000-01 to $A3,016 million in 2005-06 despite the high exchange rate and the drought ... "The US is second only to Japan in terms of Australian food and beverage exports" he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Food hall failing, says expert Jan 27, 2008
The Market Street hall is the grand old lady of Australian food emporiums. It opened in 1938 and was most recently given a facelift, costing $6 million, in 2003. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Eating and Drinking in Singapore Jan 26, 2008
Restaurants serving European, Asia and Australian food fabound, but the highest recommendations come for The Pump House, Peony Jade Restaurant, The Tapas Tree, Coriander Leaf, Madame Butterfly and The Quayside. Chijmes, Singapore. (Suite101.com)
ACCC boss outlines grocery inquiry Jan 23, 2008
" However, the national body representing Australia's food and grocery manufacturers says it is confident a grocery price inquiry will find a highly competitive food supply industry operating throughout the country. The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the ACCC's six-month investigation into supply, wholesale and retail grocery prices. The council's chief executive, Dick Wells says by absorbing the cost increases brought on by the drought and higher transport costs, manufacturers... (ABC Online)
G'day USA Australian Food and Wine Event at Great Bay Jan 22, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
ACCC to monitor grocery prices Jan 22, 2008
"Australian food retailing remains very competitive despite pressure from domestic and international factors," he said. Australia's largest retailer, Woolworths Ltd, hopes the inquiry will give consumers a better understanding of the factors driving food price inflation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Supermarkets must justify rising prices Jan 22, 2008
"While inflation has been low over the last few years, food inflation has been higher than average, and there is considerable evidence to suggest Australian food inflation has been higher than the world average." ... "Australian food retailing is intensely competitive, and supermarkets operate on some of the lowest profit margins in the Australian economy.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australia.com Black Tie Gala Announces Harrison Ford and John Travolta to Present to Honorees Kylie Minogue and Phillip Noyce Jan 17, 2008
and the Qantas Choir and Australian food by celebrity chefs ... GDay USA: Australia Week 2008 will showcase the best of Australian food, wine, art, film, lifestyle, tourism and business from January 17-26, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Australian 'Superfoods' Reach US Jan 4, 2008
Food products made from Australian 'superfruits', Kakadu plums, Illawarra plums and bush tomatoes are being marketed in the US by an Australian food producer ... However, this is about to change with the entry into the US market of an Australian food producer s native food products. (Suite101.com)
Legal Ramifications in Supply of Unpasteurised Milk Dec 18, 2007
by Joe Lederman and John Gao Lawmedia Pty Ltd, December 2007 FoodLegal Australian Food Lawyers and Consultants. The New South Wales Food Authority recently warned consumers against drinking unpasteurised milk which is being widely marketed under the guise of a pet food or as a cosmetic (eg bathtime) product. (Australian Food)
Hop to the table Dec 4, 2007
Jean-Paul Bruneteau, native food consultant at Deep Blue Bistro in Coogee and author of Tukka: Real Australian Food, believes many people are unsure how to prepare kangaroo at 00004000 home. He says it needs to be marinated in oil then seared on a very high heat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
