Establishing Circular Economies have become in recent years the most impactful thing we can do as a community to address climate change and build a greener, cleaner and sustainable environment for current and future generations. Linear food systems have for many years supported a fast-growing population and economic growth. However, it has also come at an enormous cost to water, soil quality, biodiversity, ecosystem services and our climate. Therefore, a fundamental transformation to circular economy systems is crucial to prevent further depletion of our natural resources and maintain an environment suitable for human habitation.
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Help for small agribusinesses to turn food waste into commercial products
Food waste is costing Australia an estimated $20 billion each year, and Australians are throwing out nearly 300 kgs of food per person per year. In Australia, many of the two million-plus small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) struggle with food waste too, and it is difficult for them to tackle this without access to funding, skills and expertise to find the solution.
Egg industry to take the pulse of the nation
Australians are invited to participate in an extensive nation-wide research program aimed at understanding attitudes towards the Australian egg industry.
Tickets released for Australia’s most important food safety event
The annual Asia Pacific Food Safety Conference (formerly the Australian HACCP Conference) will return for its 26th year on 20 August 2019, with tickets available from 8 May 2019. The conference brings together food safety professionals in Australia and local and international speakers to explore emerging food safety risks and discuss how the industry is meeting the challenge.
Record entries in the hunt for Australia’s best beef and lamb
Despite the crippling drought affecting Queensland, the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Branded Beef and Lamb Competition has carved up a record 73 entries.
Minister heralds start of the 2019 Bravo® apple harvest
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan has launched the start of the 2019 Bravo® apple season, with the dark burgundy apples now available from retail outlets.
Brunch at home takes bigger bite out of wallet
Higher prices in March for avocado, tomato, bacon, eggs, and bread are putting the heat on the price of making brunch at home, Stats NZ said.
Connecting country and city through local food
Connecting consumers and farmers to strengthen the 'buy local, eat local' message is helping to drive the growth and diversity in Western Australia's food industry.