AUSVEG CEO James Whiteside appeared on radio this week urging fast food outlets to consider adopting the new Country of Origin Labelling system, backing the call first made by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. David Littleproud MP. Mr Whiteside added that as we discuss informing consumers about the origins of their food, we also need to start talking about why our industry is susceptible to competition from overseas imports. For more, see the full AUSVEG media release.

AUSVEG National Manager – Exports Michael Coote appeared in print and online media this week discussing the success of Hort Innovation’s ‘Taste Australia’ initiative, which is educating overseas consumers about Australian produce. Mr Coote highlighted that AUSVEG has received enquiries from growers looking to use the ‘Taste Australia’ brand, showing its commercial value in overseas markets. For more, see the full story.

AUSVEG National Manager – Communications Shaun Lindhe appeared in print media this week discussing new irrigation technology developed in Israel that collects water through condensation and uses it to irrigate plants. Mr Lindhe said that the technology could have practical uses in Australian horticulture, but that affordability to Australian growers was a key issue for adoption of any new technology. The full story is available here.

This post appeared in the AUSVEG Weekly Update published 27 March 2018.