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11-12-2015
ACCC takes action against Woolworths for conduct towards suppliers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths Limited, alleging it engaged in unconscionable conduct in dealings with a large number of its supermarket suppliers, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
10-12-2015
Future Orchards walks – Summer 2016
APAL reminds growers that the next round of Future Orchards® walks are set to commence at the end of January with special guests Mauricio Frias from Chile and Dr Nigel Swarts from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture at the University of Tasmania.
10-12-2015
Align trade, ag development policies better to achieve food security
Rules governing international trade of food and agricultural products should be crafted with an eye to improving countries' food security and other development objectives. For this, a pragmatic approach that would align agricultural and trade policies at the national level is needed, a new FAO report argues.
09-12-2015
Donaldson welcomed as Qld’s new Agriculture Minister
Peak horticulture body, Growcom, has welcomed the appointment of the Hon. Leanne Donaldson MP as new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.
09-12-2015
Survey identifies historical trends, future projections in US floristry
Prince & Prince, Inc. (P&P), a company in market research focused on the floral and green plant industries, has recently initiated a tracking survey of wholesale florist businesses throughout the US.
09-12-2015
Feel Bright! campaign wins 2015 Parents’ Choice award
Produce Marketing Association Australia-New Zealand and Nutrition Australia said that they are thrilled to win the 2015 Parents’ Choice award for marketing healthy food to children, with the Pick Right. Feel Bright! campaign during National Nutrition Week.
09-12-2015
Supermarkets take steps to address ACCC concerns over Food and Grocery Code implementation
Following concerns raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the major supermarkets have taken steps to clarify the implementation of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (Code) with their suppliers.
09-12-2015
Dark green veges help fight cancer
Broccoli and kale could be effective dietary weapons in the fight against cancer, according to new international research that indicates how eating dark green vegetables could effectively change gene activity of cancer patients and boost their body’s response to prevent tumour growth.
09-12-2015
Research helps curb unwanted pesticide spray drift
Chemical drift from pesticide sprays is an ongoing problem in New Zealand, says Lincoln Agritech crop protection scientist, Rory Roten.
08-12-2015
New Aussie fruit, veg export fees and levies released
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has redesigned its fruit and vegetable export certification and biosecurity cost recovery fees and charges, effective 1 Dec 2015.
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