Agribusiness dishes out hard lessons from tariff pain
Throughout the history of food trade, tariffs have followed. That’s why its worth listening to the cooler heads at the farm gate.
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Australia the hub for Nutella’s Asia spread
Italian food giant Ferrero is heavily investing in its Australian manufacturing sites as it increasingly views the country as a key hub to export its popular spread Nutella into Asia.
Complacency, red tape strangle producers
Australia’s $150bn food and agriculture sector is facing a crisis as it battles rising regulation, surging energy costs and tax imposts with the industry demanding a national plan to fix issues.
Tax on foreign investors ‘scares off capital’
A top agribusiness fund manager says governments’ taxes on foreign investment are driving capital away from Australia.
A bold plan can make Australia a food superpower
In the endless chase for critical minerals or renewables, we are taking for granted an industry that is already creating wealth.
Farmers still face bill for biosecurity protection
Farmers thought they had seen the end of the government’s biosecurity funding legislation but Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says consultation is ongoing.
Plan needed to keep farming through tough times
Australia exports about 70 per cent of the food produced here but the industry says that doesn’t guarantee our food security.
Diversification the key for Australian exporters
The lesson from China’s tariffs on Australian goods has been a harsh one, highlighting the risk of having too many eggs in one basket.
‘Disastrous consequences’ of methane tax on cattle
Denmark will tax farmers $144 a cow in a bid to reduce methane emissions. Australian pastoralists say it would destroy the industry if replicated here.
Proterra planning Australian plunge
One of the leading private equity investors in the food sector in Asia is poised to make its first investment in Australia and is eyeing fresh opportunities in China.
Noumi sounds warning on high-cost Australia
Lessons needed to be learned from the closure of industries in Australia because of high domestic costs, Noumi CEO Michael Perich warns.
Look beyond China, exporters warn
Food industry heavyweights say there is a danger in focusing too much on one market, despite the significant potential in China.
The next big things in agriculture
This year food security will finally deliver on the promise. What has changed is that many countries are now really experiencing food shortages.
Kennett lashes out at anti-nuclear stubbornness
Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett says one of his biggest regrets is not developing a national water and agriculture policy, and ideological opposition to nuclear power threatens prosperity.
Coles leader warns on food inflation, divestiture powers
The supermarket giant’s commercial boss has warned threatened divestiture powers could result in food and grocery prices rising even higher.
How Australia became a global ‘food superpower’
Australia has quietly become a ‘food superpower’ with 1200 factories popping up over the past decade and exports more than doubling, billionaire Anthony Pratt tells the Global Food Forum.
How Australia became a global ‘food superpower’
Australia has quietly become a ‘food superpower’ with 1200 factories popping up over the past decade and exports more than doubling, billionaire Anthony Pratt will tell the Global Food Forum.
Ministers ‘must unite’ to push food exports: Costa boss
Marc Werner has called on the whole federal government, including the Prime Minister, to step up and help fresh Aussie produce get into more international markets.
Kiwi start-ups with smart tech to save us a fortune
Blackbird says it has unearthed the ’Nvidia of agriculture’ after investing almost $70m into a New Zealand start-up that is producing smart collars for cattle.
Apple industry on red alert as growers squeezed by soaring costs
An Adelaide Hills apple grower has ceased production after 120 years, saying rising costs and a price squeeze from supermarkets have left the industry in crisis.
‘Beware of too many eggs in the China basket’
Australian winemakers need to be wary of too much exposure to the China market despite the lifting of tariffs, the CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines has warned.
‘Beware of too many eggs in the China basket’
Australian winemakers need to be wary of too much exposure to the China market despite the lifting of tariffs, the CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines has warned.
China back on the agenda for exporters
Producers of beef, wine and barley are benefiting from a removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers by China in recent months in the wake of improved political ties.
Companies need country values, not executive meetings: Bega
The chairman overseeing Vegemite says more ASX firms should trade the big cities for the bush to connect with workers and rediscover the values needed to tackle modern issues.
Chinese demand subdued
It is critical to look at longer-term trends in food buying by Chinese consumers.
Chinese ready to reap Aussie agriculture
Chinese investors are taking a fresh look at Australian agricultural investments now the FIRB has partly reopened the door, says Kidder Williams’ David Williams.
Treasury Wine shows China repair is a long road
Australian exporters will continue to be cautious as they slowly rebuild their relationship with China.
Low confidence in China market
Australia’s top food companies have been warned to be on alert for the lack of confidence plaguing China’s millions of consumers despite the Asian superpower’s economic reopening.
Wealthy Chinese shoppers still want our goods
Australia’s strong brands and reputation as a clean and green producer of food and wine are still desirable traits sought after in China.
‘Back to basics’ Pizza Hut ready to deliver
Pizza Hut plans to double its outlets in Australia over the next few years and boost turnover to around $1bn as it challenges market leader Domino’s, says chief executive Phil Reed.
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