by Freshagenda | Apr 11, 2024 | Global, Volume trends
Australian exports were up 5% for the season to February in milk solid equivalent terms. The increase was led by increased shipments of cheese, milk powders, butter and dry whey. Exports were ahead in the month of February across most dairy products except milk...
by Freshagenda | Apr 11, 2024 | Australia, News
An interim report recommending a mandatory code of conduct for supermarkets with hefty financial penalties for breaches has been delivered to the Australian Government. The review recommended current voluntary guidelines be made into legally-binding obligations....
by Freshagenda | Apr 11, 2024 | Australia, News
After rising sharply earlier this year, consumer sentiment is falling, recording its second consecutive fall in April. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index declined 2.4% points from the prior month to 82.4 in April. It’s the longest time the index...
by Freshagenda | Apr 11, 2024 | Australia, News
Lactalis will close its Echuca factory, putting more than 70 jobs at risk. However the French-owned company will invest $85m over the next three years in its other Victorian sites. A detailed review of operations led to a plan for one regional hub in the state, and...
by Freshagenda | Apr 4, 2024 | GDT, Global
GDT event #353 recovered part of the ground lost at the previous event, with the overall price index up 2.8%. Demand was above average across commodities, most impressively in fats. Chinese involvement was better than the previous event, but still on the low side of...
