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Federal Government, ACCC slammed over handling of GroceryChoice website
The Federal Government has been told to learn from an “episode of waste and mismanagement” in reference to the GroceryChoice debacle, while the role of the ACCC has come under fire. A leading retail representative has also been criticised in a Senate Inquiry report, with calls for an investigation into a possible breach of the Trade Practices Act. The Inquiry had been launched to look at... Read more »
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Flavour trends for 2010
Market research firm Mintel has announced their predictions for the leading flavour trends of 2010, with more experimental consumers to drive the introduction of new flavours. “As the economy recovers, we expect people to continue the trend of eating at home,” Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel’s... Read more »
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Leading CPG manufacturers look for sales boost from next generation software
The drive for efficiency gains has stepped up another gear in the food industry as companies look for that edge over their competitors. And new software is presenting firms with the prospect of achieving that aim. Highlighting the profitability gains that could yet be reaped by the industry, a recent... Read more »
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A Legal Guide to Health & Nutritional Claims
FoodLegal, food industry information and regulatory compliance specialists, will address the key issues affecting any food business right now.
The Trade Practices Act Compliance course not only addresses TPA and ACCC issues but also relevant aspects of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and other relevant industry guidelines such as the Code of Practice on Nutrient Claims in Food Labels and in Advertisements, and the proposed new Health and Nutrition Claims Standard to operate in the near future.
Presented by Joe Lederman (Managing Principal - FoodLegal) and Charles Fisher (Senior Lawyer - FoodLegal).
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Endeavour Room, Level D, DOCKLANDS, VIC
Date: Monday 30 November 2009
Time: 12:30pm registrants sign in and networking; 1:00pm sharp start 5:00pm finish
Cost: $437.00 per person (inc GST) - Tea, Coffee & Afternoon tea provided
*Registrations close Wednesday 25 November. Click here to register.
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