IMPORTING AND EXPORTING FOOD TO/FROM AUSTRALIA

Information from Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) on importing and exporting food - fish, meat, dairy and non-prescribed goods, plants/grains and horticulture, and organic produce including:

* Importing food for private (personal) consumption
* Commercial importers guide - Important facts about importing food to Australia
* Exporting food - exporting fish and fish products, organic and bio-dynamic products, dairy products, meat, plants/grains and horticulture

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Swan rules out blank cheque for Alcoa
ABC Online
Union bosses have called for the Federal Government to do more to rein in the dollar to help Australian exporters. But Mr Swan says the Government cannot promise any money to keep the Point Henry smelter open. "I'm not necessarily signing up for any ...

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Australian exporters battling toughest markets in 30 years, but SMEs lack ...
SmartCompany.com.au
Australian exporters are battling the toughest market in 30 years, but small- and medium-sized exporters are missing out on help from the Government's export credit agency despite its mandate to fill market gaps, experts say.


Filipino market opens up for Aussie table grapes
ABC Online
Jeff Scott, chief executive officer of the Australian Table Grape Association, says if Australian exporters pass the test it would open up a whole new market. "The good thing about these trials is it's not only just for table grapes," he said.


Sydney Morning Herald

Minister flies out to shore up new live export rules
Sydney Morning Herald
Facing growing backlash from Australian exporters ... the Minister for Agriculture, Joe Ludwig. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen THE Minister for Agriculture, Joe Ludwig, will travel to the Middle East this week to discuss stringent animal welfare standards ...
Ludwig brings live export reforms to the Middle Eastsupply chain review
Aust delegation to Middle East will discuss animal welfare regulationsRadio Australia
Ludwig to visit Middle EastWeekly Times Now
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International Business Times AU

Australian Dollar Outlook - 02/09/2012
International Business Times AU
If the AUD continues to rally, and if we were to sustain levels above USD1.1000, the RBA may come under increasing pressure to cut interest rates to try and relieve some of the pressure on Australian exporters, as well as local businesses in ...

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Brazil new frontier for Taree firm?
Manning River Times
"Brazil, because it's one of the world's fastest growing markets, promises wonderful opportunities for Australian exporters", Ian Murray, executive director of the Australian Institute of Export said. But he added: "Brazil is a very complex place in ...


Cattle exporters query Ludwig's Turkey omission
Beef Central
Mr Ludwig led a delegation of Australian exporters to the Middle East last Thursday for a whirlwind six-day tour of livestock export markets in the region. The purpose of the visit is to meet with Government officials and importers to explain why ...


US herd decline our gain
Stock and Land
Based on several trends, if Australian exporters are to make inroads in the US this year - to improve on last year's decline of 9 percent, the lowest annual total since the late 1960s - then the revival will come through grinding beef and not primal ...

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Rural and Resources Report for North West Queensland, Tuesday 7th February 2012
ABC Local
The Minister and industry groups have returned from the region, following concerns by Australian exporters that deadlines for the reforms were too tight. After the suspension of exports to Indonesia, former ambassador Bill Farmer recommended Australia ...


ABC Online

Japan suspends imports of Australian poultry products
ABC Online
Australia's Department of Agriculture's Biosecurity division says "Australian exporters of locally processed foods containing small amounts of egg products should first contact their buyer and confirm import conditions for Japan prior to export.

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