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Government flip-flop on beef imports

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After initially announcing that the ban on beef imports from BSE-affected countries would be repealed, the government has backflipped, with Agriculture Minister Tony Burke yesterday announcing that any...

Australian SMEs to benefit from largest-ever trade fair in China

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Australia’s largest-ever trade promotion in China for SMEs will be staged at the 7th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) to be held in Guangzhou (Sept 15-18, 2010). Australia...

Agribusiness still doing it tough

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The latest NAB Quarterly Agribusiness Survey shows post-farmgate conditions and confidence declined in the December quarter, as weak domestic and export demand led to deteriorating trading conditions and...

Kangaroo export recovery plan

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In August last year Australia’s kangaroo export trade collapsed when Russia banned imports of kangaroo meat due to food hygiene concerns. Exports to Russia accounted for nearly 70 percent of the...

Austrade gets new CEO

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Trade Minister Simon Crean has announced the appointment of Peter Grey as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Mr Grey has extensive experience both in Australia...

Australian beef to enter EU duty-free

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The European Union has granted Australia market access to its new EU Tariff Quota for high quality beef. The duty-free quota, which first became available in August last year, provides for an additional...

Aussie food set to make an impact in US market

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Australian speciality food and beverage product makers are looking to make their mark in America during the next two weeks, as more than 25 companies showcase over 70 products across Manhattan, during...

Australian mangoes given all clear from Japan

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A temporary ban on Australian mangoes from Japan has been lifted a week after it was first enforced after unidentified insect larvae were discovered in a mango at a south-east Queensland export facility.The...

Japan places temporary ban on Aussie mangoes

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Unidentified insect larvae discovered in a mango at a south-east Queensland export facility has seen Japan enforce a temporary ban on Australian mangoes. Bruce Nastasi, a far north Queensland grower and...

Australian mango exports set to rise

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Australia’s capacity to export mangoes to Japan and China has increased significantly thanks to a new Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facility at Giru in North Queensland, the state government has said....