Three packaging events for your calendar
01 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingLooking to expand your packaging knowledge? The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has three upcoming events for your calendar.
China passes France to become world's second-largest wine grower
29 April, 2015China has relegated France to third place on the list of the world's top wine-growing countries. With 799,000 hectares now under vine, China is second only to Spain, which has 1.02 million hectares of vineyards.
Packaged water to bump carbonates from top spot in 2015
28 April, 2015
Carbonates have traditionally led global soft drink consumption, but things are about to change. In 2015, for the first time, packaged water will overtake carbonates, according to new forecasts.
Registrations close 8 May for AIP mentoring program
27 April, 2015Applications for the 2015 Drive Your Career program close on Friday, 8 May.
Krones purchases 100% stake in labeller manufacturer
27 April, 2015Beverage filling and packaging technology manufacturer Krones has purchased labeller manufacturer Gernep Group.
CHEP says thanks with Foodbank donation
24 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Chep Pallecon SolutionsCHEP Australia recently came up with a way to encourage customer participation and help a great cause at the same time when it committed to making a donation to Foodbank, Australia's largest food relief organisation, on behalf of those who agreed to participate in a market insights initiative.
Submissions open for Qld SCL Awards
24 April, 2015Submissions have opened for the eighth annual Queensland SCL Awards, presented by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA).
Foodservice Australia trade show to showcase in Melbourne
23 April, 2015Foodservice Australia 2015 will be showcasing the latest offerings in the food and hospitality industry from 31 May-2 June.
Digestive health claims grow despite tightening legislation
22 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsTightening legislation around nutritional claims has set back product activity in the digestive health segment, but despite these difficulties, digestive health claims continue to grow. In 2014, more than 3.2% of products launched carried digestive health claims, up from 2.7% in 2009.
European policymakers call for elimination of TFAs from food chain
22 April, 2015Policymakers in Europe are calling for action to restrict industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) in the food chain. Currently, only three EU member states have passed legislation that restricts TFAs, but the WHO recommends that TFAs be virtually eliminated from the food supply.
Grants for small exporters closing soon
17 April, 2015$11 million in grants is up for grabs for small exporters - but applications close soon. The government's Package to Assist Small Exporters provides funds to small exporters of dairy, meat, eggs, fish, horticulture and grain products to help them grow their industry.
Ministers release update on Hepatitis A contamination
17 April, 2015Creative Gourmet and Nanna's brand frozen berries will now be sourced from new farms and factories and will be subject to stricter microbiological testing than before, Barnaby Joyce and Fiona Nash said in a statement.
Sydney nut event set to be a cracker
16 April, 2015If you were asked what Australia's largest horticultural export is, would you think of nuts?
New CEO for LINPAC
13 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Linpac/EnviromastaFresh food packaging supplier LINPAC has appointed a new CEO, Daniel Dayan. Dayan commenced the role on 9 March.
AIFST 2015 conference to be biggest yet
13 April, 2015This year's 48th Annual AIFST Convention will be bigger than ever - two conferences in the one place - as it will be joined by the Australian Food Microbiology Conference at Sydney's Luna Park.
