Hemp as food application rejected by health ministers
03 February, 2015Low-THC hemp as a food product is off the table once again after Australian and New Zealand health ministers rejected an application to lift the Food Standards ban on hemp as food.
US tube and stick packaging market to reach US$2.1 bn in 2018
02 February, 2015Demand for tube and stick packaging in the US is forecast to reach US$2.1 billion in 2018 - a growth of 4% per year - a new report from The Freedonia Group reveals.
Breakfast cereals aim for healthy image
02 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsDespite the existence of certain products swimming in sugar and artificial flavours, breakfast cereals have managed to maintain a fairly healthy image - and this looks set to continue. Three quarters of all breakfast cereals launched in 2014 included a health positioning of some kind.
Business Monitor International’s Food & Drink Reports
01 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Business Monitor InternationalBusiness Monitor International's Food & Drink Reports provide assessments on the outlook for 16 key markets across Asia.
SPC Ardmona boss resigns; other management changes for CCA
29 January, 2015Peter Kelly, managing director of SPC, will leave the company in late March 2015, Coca-Cola Amatil has announced. CCA's Group CFO, Nessa Sullivan, is also moving on from the company.
Free technical support videos launched on YouTube
28 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEndress+Hauser has released more than 100 free, step-by-step instructional YouTube videos covering the company's core product lines such as flow, level, pressure, temperature and analytical.
Registrations open for 2015 National Technical Forums
28 January, 2015Registrations are now open for the 2015 National Technical Forums. Thirty-seven speakers, including eight internationals, will cover an extensive range of topics over the four-day educational program, which has a theme of Open Innovation & Collaboration.
UNSW Industrial Design student wins 2014 AIP Scholarship
27 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe winner of the 2014 AIP Scholarship has been announced. Anuj K Dhawan, a third-year industrial design student at UNSW was announced as the winner of the scholarship, which is awarded to a finalist in the Cormack Innovation Awards.
Mandatory country of origin labelling bill back on the table when parliament returns
27 January, 2015Greens leader Christine Milne says she plans to reintroduce a bill for mandatory country of origin food labelling as soon as parliament returns.
Un-Australian? Aussies drinking 25% less than 40 years ago
23 January, 2015So much for the stereotype of the beer-swilling Aussie: research shows we're drinking a full 25% less alcohol than we did 40 years ago. While beer producers probably aren't happy about this, there is a definite upside: it has dramatically curbed alcohol-related violence.
Silliker acquires Brisbane food testing laboratory
22 January, 2015 | Supplied by: SillikerSilliker Australia has acquired Brisbane-based independent food testing laboratory DMG MicroLabs. Prior to the acquisition, Silliker Australia had only a commercial presence in Queensland.
Silliker acquires Brisbane food testing laboratory
22 January, 2015Silliker Australia has acquired Brisbane-based independent food testing laboratory DMG MicroLabs. Prior to the acquisition, Silliker Australia had only a commercial presence in Queensland.
Why you need to come to AUSPACK 2015
21 January, 2015 | Supplied by: APPMAFor those involved in food and beverage manufacturing or processing, AUSPACK is a must-attend event with the entire industry on display - from processing, packaging and filling machinery, through to packaging materials, product identification solutions, materials handling, ancillary components and more.
Cardia and Stellar Films sign merger agreement
21 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Cardia BioplasticsAfter announcing a proposed merger in November 2014, Cardia Bioplastics and Stellar Films Group have signed agreements to merge. While due diligence has been completed, the merger is still subject to certain conditions.
Two more Italian tomato exporters investigated for dumping
20 January, 2015Vegetable producers and processors have welcomed an announcement that the Anti-Dumping Commission will investigate the alleged dumping of canned tomatoes in Australia by two Italian importers.
