Australian Food and Grocery Council

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) plays a significant role in the dairy market as a representative body in Australia. Its influence is particularly noted in trade negotiations where it advocates for the interests of domestic manufacturers.

Key Event

The AFGC has been actively involved in opposing European demands for stronger protection of geographic indications during trade negotiations. A major point of contention has been the use of the term 'parmesan' which the European Union seeks to restrict. The AFGC has argued that ending the generic use of 'parmesan' in Australia would require substantial product redesigns and potentially disrupt domestic manufacturing processes.