Honouring food safety professionals
07 October, 2016Three food safety experts were honoured at the recent HACCP Conference sponsored by SAI Global.
Free seminar on understanding sustainable packaging
07 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThree leading sustainable packaging experts will discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable packaging at a free seminar at Foodtech Packtech on Wednesday, 12 October.
Social media reveals which soft drinks rate conversation
07 October, 2016Analysis of consumer conversations through social media chatter and person-to-person discussions in the US have revealed consumers are still very engaged with their regular soft drink brands but not as chatty about diet soft drinks.
Talking packaging: NZ's first two Certified Packaging Professionals discuss the benefits of certification
05 October, 2016 by Nerida Kelton | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation is the leading mark of excellence internationally for packaging professionals, and two New Zealanders have just received this must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement.
Export app for SMEs
05 October, 2016The Export Essentials app released by Efic and the Export Council of Australia provides key details often overlooked by SMEs when planning to export.
Logistics Hall of Fame recognises historic milestones
30 September, 2016The founders of the postal system, the inventors of the barcode and the conveyor belt, and the pioneers of parcel and express logistics are among 13 logisticians inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2016.
Females in Food
27 September, 2016Females in Food is a new member-based organisation dedicated to empowering women in the food and beverage industry by ensuring they have the resources they need to excel and grow themselves and their businesses.
Labelling the "Australian-ness" of food — a review of the new country of origin food labelling system 2016
23 September, 2016 by Anita Cade* and Joanna Lawrence* | Supplied by: Ashurst LLPOn 1 July 2016 the new Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 (the Standard) came into force. The Standard sets out new mandatory country of origin labelling requirements for food sold in Australia.
Brands cash in on daypart targeting
19 September, 2016Brands are increasingly launching products for consumption at particular times of the day, according to research by consumer insight firm Canadean.
Bayer and Monsanto's $88bn deal could change the future of agriculture
15 September, 2016One of the world's biggest agriculture conglomerates is set to be created, with the announcement that German chemical company Bayer will purchase US seed company Monsanto, in an $88 billion deal that could change the future of global food supply.
HACCP conference flash sale ends today!
15 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalNow is the time to register for the 23rd Australian HACCP Conference, with a 15% discount available on full conference package tickets.
'Snackification' trend drives savoury snack growth
14 September, 2016The global market for savoury snacks will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2.billion by 2020, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.
IBS rebrands as Iptor Supply Chain Systems
14 September, 2016Supply chain management, planning and logistics software specialist International Business Systems (IBS) has rebranded globally to Iptor Supply Chain Systems.
AIP and SCAA to host technical dinner in Melbourne
12 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging, in conjunction with the Surface Coatings Association Australia, will hold a technical dinner on Wednesday, 5 October in Melbourne.
Kiwi giant Seeka announces food tech centre plans
08 September, 2016Kiwifruit grower Seeka Kiwifruit Industries will establish a food technology and processing centre in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region, following its purchase of the Kiwi Crush and Kiwi Crushies product ranges from Auckland-based Vital Food Processors Ltd.
