Australia: Coles agree one set of rules for pork

Australian supermarket giant Coles has agreed to new quality assurance standards which means that pork producers will save time and administration. Up until now, Australian pork producers supplying Coles have had to meet Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program (APIQ) requirements plus Coles’ own sow-stall free certification. The Coles certification was free, but involved additional paperwork. Following eight months of consultation between Coles, Australian Pork Limited (APL) and