Industry News
Woolworths on board with GS1 data synchronisation
GDSN electronic messaging is being implemented between Woolworths supermarkets and their suppliers.
[ + ]SCLAA Northern Territory division launch dinner
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) extends an invitation to attend a dinner to launch its Northern Territory division.
[ + ]Fonterra and First Milk to boost premium whey protein ingredients in Europe
A strategic joint venture between Fonterra and UK-based First Milk aims to produce European sourced premium whey proteins to meet the nutrition ingredient demands of European customers and add value to the whey side stream of the cheese making process.
[ + ]High iron and zinc rice gives hope to micronutrient deficient billions
Scientists from the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics have produced rice with iron levels which meet daily recommended requirements for iron intake.
[ + ]Queensland SCL award winners announced
The winners were announced for the 2011 Queensland SCL Awards, developed by the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division.
[ + ]R&D tax incentive set to support Australian businesses
Information sessions will be held to learn about the new government R&D tax incentive for businesses.
[ + ]Farmers have chance to speak at QDO conference
Queensland dairy farmers have the opportunity at this year’s QDO conference to put their concerns over the $1/L retail milk war direct to Coles’ supermarket executives, hear from the main processors of the region and get the latest updates on industry issues and initiatives, as the industry continues to rebuild from the summer of natural disaster.
[ + ]Low DHA levels linked to suicide risk among military
A study at the NIAAA has linked low DHA levels to higher suicide risk and mental health problems in US military personnel.
[ + ]FDA charges fee to US food importers
During a time of worldwide recession, US food importers, most of them small businesses, will soon find themselves unexpectedly impacted by additional costs caused by FDA’s new fees for ‘re-examining’ imported foods.
[ + ]Awards for science research excellence
Nine Australians have been awarded John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships.
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