Industry News
Spelling mistakes on counterfeit wines
A missing 'a' in Australia is the indicator that the wine UK consumers are purchasing as Jacob's Creek is, in fact, counterfeit.
[ + ]Government sponsors green manufacturing initiatives
Sixteen Australian manufacturers are going green thanks to a government grant of $4.4 million.
[ + ]No scientific evidence found to link food colours and hyperactivity in children
Ahead of a hearing on food colours and hyperactivity in children, the IFIC has submitted comments to the FDA highlighting lack of scientific evidence linking the two issues.
[ + ]Record amount of food donated by Australia’s food industry
Australia’s food and grocery industry donated a record 19 million kilograms of food and groceries to people in need over the past year.
[ + ]Student receives 2010 Harry Lovell Award
Misbah Khan has received the 2010 Harry Lovell Award for outstanding achievement by a student in the exams leading to the Diploma in Packaging Technology.
[ + ]The Harry Lovell Award has been handed out
The Harry Lovell Award has been awarded to Misbah Khan, Packaging Technologist, PZ Cussons, Melbourne.
[ + ]Focus on men's health during World Salt Awareness Week in Australia
As part of the World Salt Awareness Week, the George Institute for Global Health is focusing on the adverse effects excess salt has on Australian men, and trying to raise awareness of the problem both in public discourse and within the food industry.
[ + ]Bitterness blocker aims to make food more appealing
A new bitterness blocker is being developed to help people with a sensitivity to bitter foods enjoy a more diverse diet.
[ + ]Select Committee to investigate future of Australia's food processing sector
The AFGC welcomes a Senate motion to establish a Select Committee to investigate the competitiveness and future viability of Australia’s food processing sector.
[ + ]Standards Australia working on a new olive oil standard
Standards Australia has been working on developing a new olive oil standard and has received broad support from the industry.
[ + ]Take your walking shoes to AUSPACK PLUS
Two days in and AUSPACK PLUS and the AIP forum are in full swing with lots to see and lots to hear.
[ + ]Price war worries AOA over future of Australian olive growers
The AOA is concerned that the decision by Coles, and then by Woolworths, to reduce the price of staple grocery items such as olive oil will potentially damage Australian olive growers.
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