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Last chance to register for Country of Origin breakfast

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Time is nearly up to register for FoodLegal’s Country of Origin Breakfast Seminar at Monash University this Thursday 1 March 2018. FoodLegal’s Country of Origin Countdown Breakfast Seminar will answer...

FoodLegal to run Country of Origin Countdown breakfast

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With the countdown to Country of Origin compliance just around the corner FoodLegal is running a not to be missed information session. FoodLegal’s Country of Origin Countdown Breakfast Seminar will answer...

Concern businesses not ready for Country of Origin label changes

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Food businesses are being reminded that the enforcement date for Country of Origin labelling laws is fast approaching, with concern nearly half of all business are not ready. John Kapiniaris, General Manager...

FoodLegal Country of Origin Compliance Portal launches

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FoodLegal has launched its new Country of Origin Compliance Portal. The online portal allows users to access training videos on the new country of origin labelling laws and to quickly lodge a request to...

Bulla commits to country of origin labelling early

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has visited Bulla Dairy’s factory in regional Victoria in support of the company’s decision to start using country of origin labelling before it becomes compulsory. Bulla...

Woolworths to educate shoppers about country of origin labels

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Woolworths is set to run in-store customer education on the new country of origin labelling laws. The education initiative will be conducted in partnership with the Department of Industry, Innovation and...

Primo ad complaint dismissed by ASB

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A complaint about a Primo bacon television advertisement has been dismissed by the Advertising Standards Board (ASB). The ad in question features the line “Australia’s favourite bacon”, a statement...

ACCC issues warning over incorrect country of origin claims

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to review their country of origin labels and ensure they comply with the Australian Consumer Law. ACCC Deputy Chair, Dr Michael...

Changes to Australia’s new Country of Origin Labelling laws

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The Australian government has amended Australia’s new Country of Origin Labelling laws just months after they came into operation. The amendment, from November 2016, changes the label requirements for...

Fresh produce rivals in different expansion plans

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Giant fresh produce producer, Costa, is expanding its avocado business, acquiring the Avocado Ridge orchards and packaging operations from the Carney family. At the same time, its competitor Perfection...