Global frozen food market to hit US$156 billion by 2020
16 February, 2015The global frozen food market was worth US$122.1 billion in 2013 and is set to reach US$156.4 billion in 2020 - a CAGR of 3.6% - according to a new market report by Persistence Market Research.
Poor hygiene blamed for hepatitis A in frozen berries; further testing needed
16 February, 2015Poor hygiene is being blamed for the alleged contamination of frozen berries with Hepatitis A. However, Patties Foods says the recall has been instigated only as a "precautionary measure, in the interests of public safety" and that further testing is required.
Explainer: what is halal, and how does certification work?
13 February, 2015 by James Wong, Monash University and Julian Millie, Monash UniversityHalal food certification in Australia has become a contentious issue.
$11m in grants available to small exporters
13 February, 2015More than $11 million in grants is up for grabs to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticulture and grain products. The grants form part of the $15 million, four-year Package Assisting Small Exporters.
Betta Foods purchase looks likely; 39 redundancies announced
12 February, 2015Struggling confectionery manufacturer Betta Foods could have new owners in the coming weeks. The administrator has received numerous expressions of interest to purchase the business but has had to make redundancies to keep the business afloat.
More than just an exhibition
12 February, 2015
As part of AUSPACK's 30th anniversary celebrations, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the APPMA have organised a whole week of events: Packaging and Processing Week 2015.
Nominations closing soon for 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards
12 February, 2015Nominations are closing soon for the 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards. Winners will be announced on 14 September at the Global Australian Leadership Summit, which will be held at the Sydney Opera House on 13-14 September.
2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Award winners to be announced during AUSPACK
10 February, 2015The winners of the 2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Awards will be announced during AUSPACK on 25 March at the Crown Complex Melbourne.
Food scientists must focus on consumers
10 February, 2015Campden BRI, a membership-based food research organisation, has released the findings of its research into what industry needs from science and technology. And caring about consumers is near the top of the list.
Registrations open for AUSPACK National Technical Forums
09 February, 2015The program for the 2015 National Technical Forums has been released, showcasing 37 speakers, including eight internationals, covering a range of topics over four days addressing the theme of 'Open Innovation & Collaboration'.
Celebrating 30 years of AUSPACK!
09 February, 2015 | Supplied by: APPMAIn 2015, AUSPACK celebrates 30 years of bringing together manufacturers, distributors and importers of packaging and processing machinery.
JBS cleared for Primo takeover
06 February, 2015The acquisition of smallgoods manufacturer and meat processor Primo by JBS will not be opposed by the ACCC. The watchdog announced its decision after a detailed assessment of all industry submissions.
What's the world eating? Calorie purchases to increase by 90 cal/day by 2019
05 February, 2015The world buys 1.5 trillion food and beverage calories each day, and each day the average consumer purchases 756 calories' worth of packaged food and soft drinks - and these figures are set to increase by 2019.
Tetra Pak acquires a slice of the cheese market
05 February, 2015Tetra Pak has moved to capitalise on the growing market for fresh cheese, with the acquisition of Obram S.A., a leading provider of cheese technology solutions and equipment in Poland, Russia, Belarus and many parts of Eastern Europe.
Canadean Global Carbonates Report 2014
04 February, 2015 | Supplied by: CanadeanCanadean's Global Carbonates Report 2014 provides detailed data and analysis, supported by analyst insight, for all sweetened, non-alcoholic drinks containing carbon dioxide.
