Tag: Australian Food and Grocery Council

Victoria invests in soft plastics recycling

The federal and Victorian governments will jointly invest $3 million in funding new soft plastics recycling infrastructure in Victoria. The grant funding to recycler iQ Renew will see a new recycling facility...

Cadbury unveils sustainable packaging

Cadbury has announced its Cadbury Dairy Milk, Caramilk and Old Gold family blocks range in Australia will be wrapped in 30% recycled plastic. In a world-first for Cadbury, the chocolate-maker is supporting emerging...

Food and grocery manufacturing industry increases in value despite pandemic challenges

New figures show Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing industry increased its value to $$133.6 billion in 2020/21. The increase came as companies weathered the disruption wrought by Covid-19, however ongoing pressures on...

Food, grocery manufacturing costs are key for June inflation

The peak industry body for Australia’s food and grocery manufacturers, the Australian Food and Grocery Council, warns unrelenting cost pressures on the sector could drive annual inflation close to seven per cent...

2022 budget wrap

2022 budget wrap Convenience World takes a look at the 2022/23 Federal Budget and industry responses. Cost-of-living measures Cost of living relief formed a key component of the Federal Budget. A “temporary, targeted and...

Industry backs new National Obesity Strategy

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is pleased to see the release of the Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy. Australia’s food manufacturers work closely with governments at both state and federal levels...

Jobs recovery must focus on skills for an Aussie-made future

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released on 16 December makes a start on the essential task of upgrading manufacturing workforce skills to drive strong economic and jobs growth, the Australian...

Campaign to educate Australians on recycling

The Australian government has launched a national campaign urging Australians to recycle more. It also shows how recycling can help create jobs and protect our environment. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the ReMade...
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