Australia has suspended the import of raw green prawns from White Spot disease affected countries. Announced by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, the suspension comes as criminal...

FoodLegal has announced its latest symposium, ‘Food Import/Exports – Promises and Pitfalls’. The symposium, to be held in Sydney on Tuesday 22 November 2016, will cover a number of importing and...

Australian consumer advocacy group CHOICE has analysed the country of origin claims for more than 320 packaged supermarket products in Australia. The range of products analysed for Country of Origin statements...

Coles supermarket group and its Irish connection, a case study in the decline of Australia’s processed food industry This commentary is provided by Roger Crook, a leading agribusiness expert commentator,...

Patties reports negative Hepatitis A test results on its berries Australian food manufacturer Patties Foods has reported that microbiological and viral tests run on its frozen berries products, which had...

Federal Cabinet still in disagreement on Country of Origin Reform It was reported on 25 March 2015 that new Country of Origin Labelling laws will be delayed until at least August 2015 despite the Prime...

Canned tuna food safety scare linked to Thai factory It has been reported that a tuna cannery in Thailand is being investigated by Australian Government authorities after seven people who ate canned tuna...

New tomato dumping investigation initiated The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has announced it has initiated a new investigation into the alleged dumping of prepared or preserved tomatoes into the...

Dairy and meat industry boost from new China FTA deal A new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been finalised between Australia and China, with the Australian dairy and meat industries expected to benefit. Australian...

Push for Victorian State Government to put Victorian veggies first A campaign to ensure that Victorian State Government procurement policy prioritises Victorian-grown produce is picking up steam, with...