Tag: Tanya Barden

Federal Budget 2022-23 handed down in testing economic times

Industry bodies have commended the federal government’s first budget for its social reforms, including greater access to child care and paid parental leave, which will help families with the rising cost of...

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...

Counting the costs of food and grocery challenges

Food and grocery manufacturers are facing cost pressures that are starting to flow through supermarket shelves. Australian Food & Grocery Council CEO Tanya Barden spoke to Convenience World about the local and...

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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