Choice’s claims over Health Stars unfair, misleading
Claims by Australian consumer watchdog Choice concerning the Health Star Rating system are unfair and misleading, says FGC CE Katherine Rich.
Sugar tax claim not backed by facts
A claim that a tax of 10% on sugary drinks will reduce long-term consumption by 10% is not backed up by the facts, says FGC.
Reduction in minimum alcohol for Tequila
Reduction in minimum alcohol for Tequila – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand
First-of-its-kind online manual handling resource
A first-of-its-kind online tool to train employees in how to avoid manual handling injuries has been developed and launched by FGC.
Manual handling online course
FGC has launched a first-of-its-kind online tool designed to help reduce the significant number of manual handling injuries across the New Zealand grocery sector.
Minimum protein in follow-on formula
Minimum protein in follow-on formula – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Costco will be good for suppliers, consumers
Bulk retailer Costco will be good for suppliers and consumers. Katherine Rich says it will be another competitor for manufacturers to supply to.
NZ scientists developing ‘fingerprint’ for primary produce exports
AgResearch scientists are developing a method of giving New Zealand exports a “unique fingerprint” that scientifically proves their provenance and could be used to deter supply-chain fraud.
Suppliers caught in Coles-Woolworths crossfire
Suppliers to the Australian supermarket duopoly of Coles and Woolworths are being squeezed as the companies fight for market share, according to a brand building specialist.
Rebaudioside MD as a steviol glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Rebaudioside MD as a steviol glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisiae – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand