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Healthy Food Partnership – Opportunities and Challenges
WEBIt’s almost six years since the Healthy Food Partnership (HFP) began when Rural Health Minister Fiona Nash announced a new partnership of preventive health groups, food industry bodies and government to cooperatively tackle obesity and encourage healthy eating. To date there has been active participation of the AFGC and wider food industry …
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URL: https://www.afgc.org.au/news-and-media/2021/09/healthy-food-partnership-opportunities-and-challenges
AFGC WELCOMES ALLERGENS RECOMMENDATIONS
WEBAFGC WELCOMES ALLERGENS RECOMMENDATIONS. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) welcomes the findings of the House of Representatives Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee report: Walking the allergies tightrope: addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia that was tabled today, 15 June 2020. The …
China Market Access Guide China Market Industry Guide
WEBThe Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Peloris Global Sourcing, with support from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, has developed an industry guide to help demystify the China market. As outlined below, the guide provides a wealth of information on key elements required to successfully export food, beverages and
COVID-19 Information for Industry
WEBFrom 1am Friday 23 July 2021, mandatory COVID-19 testing for freight and logistics operators will come into effect, along with changed requirements under the QLD Freight Protocol. Queensland Border Declaration Pass – Freight and Logistics (F Pass) | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au) Important resources for members and the …
Industry backs efforts to address obesity
WEBIndustry backs efforts to address obesity. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is pleased to see the release of the Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy today. Australia’s food manufacturers work closely with governments at both state and federal levels to ensure Australian consumers have access to a wide variety of
Ultra-processed foods in national dietary guidelines
WEBUltra-processed foods (UPFs) are defined as foods that are “formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial use, that result from a series of industrial processes”. This recent study looks at the range of terms used to refer to “processed foods” and the rationale provided to reduce intake of these foods in international and
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR: A KEY PARTNER IN DRIVING …
WEBFOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR: A KEY PARTNER IN DRIVING HEALTHIER OUTCOMES. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said the release of a national obesity plan by a group of academics and activists ignored the work already underway across the food and beverage sector to drive healthier choices.
Nutrition and Regulation
WEBThe AFGC is committed to improving the access to safe and nutritious food and quality non-food grocery products for all Australian consumers, and many overseas. Through product innovation, product labelling and promotion the food, beverage and grocery industry helps Australians make informed diet and lifestyle choices, responding to society’s
Can processed foods play an important role in the healthy diets of
WEBCan processed foods play an important role in the healthy diets of Australians? The AFGC keeps a watching brief on research publications across scientific and technical disciplines of importance to the food industry.
Industry action on sugar, salt and fat
WEBTrans -fats. Trans- fats were largely removed from the Australian food supply during the 1990s and now contribute approximately 0.5-0.6% of dietary energy to the diets of Australians. This is well below the WHO recommendations of less than 1% of dietary energy. Repeated surveys of foods in Australia have confirmed very low levels of trans- …
Australia Leads the Way on Trans fats
WEBAustralia Leads the Way on Trans fats. The announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration that there will be a three year phasing out of trans fats in the USA, underlines how the Australian food industry is a global leader in removing trans fats from the Australian diet, said the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
Cold Chain Guidelines
WEBThe AFGC in consultation with industry, the AFGC released The Australian Cold Chain Guidelines in 2017. These Guidelines will help food suppliers maintain the safety and quality of their food products as they are handled, transported and stored in their journey from producer to consumer. Minimising food illness and waste is critically important
what do they mean to the allergic consumer
WEB“ALLERGEN FREE” CLAIMS – what do they mean to the allergic consumer? “Allergen Free” claims can be seen as a good way to communicate the allergen status of your product to consumers, especially those with a food allergy or those who care and shop for them.
INDUSTRY SEEKS CONSTRUCTIVE RESPONSE TO OBESITY
WEBINDUSTRY SEEKS CONSTRUCTIVE RESPONSE TO OBESITY . The Australian retail, farming, grocery and beverage sectors contribute more than $311bn to the economy each year, and account for approximately 15% of the total workforce in Australia.
HSR NEEDS TO MAINTAIN ITS INTEGRITY
WEBAustralia’s food and beverage manufacturers are committed to ensuring that Australian consumers receive the best evidence-based nutritional information to help them construct healthy diets. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has participated in the review of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, and was concerned about Minister
SUGAR REDUCTION PLEDGE CONSISTENT WITH A PROACTIVE …
WEBThe Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has today welcomed the pledge by the Australian Beverages Council to reduce sugar across the industry by 20 per cent by 2025. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that this pledge, which applies to all categories of non-alcoholic drinks, is a significant achievement in uniting the beverage industry to
Research and development
WEBThe Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre – Food Innovation Australia Ltd – continues to provide and effective platform to build on Australia’s comparative advantages in the food processing sector including: Skilled workforce and strength in R&D. Well established multinational companies and an agile and innovative SME cohort.
Australian Supermarket Retailer Survey
WEBThe Perfect Delivery Report 2020 investigates the retailer perspective of supplier deliveries into ambient and cold chain DC networks. The report is based on the retailer requirements as outlined in the Common Delivery Guidelines and reviews conformance levels for the year 2020. It provides an industry snapshot of performance that will be delivered on an …
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