SAI Global's food industry qualification proves popular
11 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalThree months after classes commenced, there has been extensive interest in SAI Global's diploma qualification for professionals working with the food industry in operations, food safety and quality assurance roles.
Last chance to apply for 2016 APPMA Scholarship!
06 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingApplications for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship will close on Friday 8 April.
Registrations open for AIP National Conference!
04 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingRegistrations are now open for the 2016 AIP National Conference.
ACCC exempts Port Kembla bulk wheat terminals
04 April, 2016The ACCC has exempted GrainCorp and Quattro's bulk Port Kembla wheat terminals from compliance with Parts 3 to 6 of the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct.
ProPak Asia 2016 to feature Australian Pavilion
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMAAustralia's packaging and processing industry is set to receive a boost, with an Australian Pavilion to be featured at the ProPak Asia 2016 exhibition.
Country of origin labelling gets the go-ahead
31 March, 2016The states and territories have given the green light to the federal government's proposed reforms to country of origin food labelling.
Two men convicted for illegal fish imports
31 March, 2016The discovery of live fish in baggage at Adelaide Airport has led to two men being convicted for illegal fish importing.
Detectamet Detect and Trace sequential laser engraving
30 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdDetectamet's Detect and Trace system offers laser-engraved, sequentially numbered products to create an audit trail that can be used as part of HAACP.
Food industry research hub to improve supply chains
18 March, 2016An ARC-funded research hub has been established to provide insights into unlocking Asian consumer behaviour and market levers, and informing innovation in ingredient use, consumer experience and product design and packaging.
ACCC puts the spotlight on agricultural supply chains
10 March, 2016The ACCC has announced an increased focus on agriculture, including investigations into supply chains, regional workshops and advocacy.
Awards recognise packaging's role in reducing food waste
03 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingInnovative and sustainable packaging that minimises food waste will be recognised by a new awards program launched by the Australian Institute of Packaging.
Pouches a key driver in food container growth
02 March, 2016The US market for food containers is projected to exceed US$31 billion by 2020, driven in part by the growth in flexible packaging options such as pouches.
Moovement in the dairy testing market
02 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Perten Instruments Australia Pty LtdPerten Instruments has announced the acquisition of Delta Instruments, a manufacturer of analysers and testing equipment for milk and dairy products.
Registrations open for ARBS 2016
01 March, 2016 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdThe countdown is on to ARBS 2016, Australia's only international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, to be held in Melbourne 17–19 May 2016.
Powerful supermarkets push the cost of food waste onto suppliers, charities
01 March, 2016 by Carol Richards, Queensland University of Technology and Bree Devin, Queensland University of TechnologyAt a time when one billion people globally experience hunger, as much as 50% of all food produced - up to two billion metric tonnes - is thrown away every year. In Australia alone, as much as 44 million tonnes of food is wasted annually.
