Country-of-origin labels required for NZ produce

New Zealand unpackaged fruit, vegetables, nuts and seafood sent to Australia must carry country-of-origin labelling (COOL) from June 8. The labelling was ordered by the Australian Government after farmers across the Tasman complained their produce was being displaced by cheaper vegetables from New Zealand. The complaints were triggered by Tasmanian farmers who lost contracts to supply processors with potatoes for the McDonalds hamburger chain. The new standard was developed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).