ACCC to enforce dairy code compliance
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionDairy processors will face scrutiny from the ACCC following the introduction of a mandatory dairy code, to ensure their compliance with the code.
Southern Cross University offers new course in organics
13 July, 2020Southern Cross University is offering a Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition, heralding a new era for the Australian organics industry.
The show must go on: Foodservice Australia still running
09 July, 2020Foodservice Australia will be running in Sydney from 8–10 November, for attendees who work in a food or hospitality business.
Cherry on top: global cherry export project launched in NZ
07 July, 2020New Zealand horticultural consultancy Hortinvest will manage Deep Creek Fruits, a consolidation of two large-scale cherry developments in Central Otago, NZ.
WA meat processor welcomes $300K state government grant
07 July, 2020Western Meat Packers Group has received a $300,000 state government grant, which will help maximise yields from each beef animal and open up new markets.
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys GKC Foods (Australia)
02 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Barry Callebaut Asia PacificChocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings.
Meat processing plants: COVID-19 hotspots in Europe
30 June, 2020A European study has identified poor working conditions at meat processing plants across Europe as a reason why they are becoming vectors for the spread of COVID‑19.
ACCC, wine industry unite to improve commercial arrangements
29 June, 2020The ACCC has been working with winemakers, grower groups and Australian Grape & Wine to improve standard form contracts between grape growers and winemakers.
MoU signed to create Industrial Digital Innovation Hub
26 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdRMIT will host a new Industrial Digital Innovation Hub at its Melbourne Advanced Manufacturing Precinct after partnering with Siemens and Festo Didactics.
Heat and Control celebrates its 70th anniversary
25 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdFounded in 1950, Heat and Control will celebrate its 70th anniversary on 27 June 2020, with a 12-month-long celebration planned.
Wine sector welcomes Smoke Taint Grant
24 June, 2020The wine sector has welcomed the government's $5 million Smoke Taint Grant, which will help wine producers overcome recent bushfires and COVID-19.
AIP supports Global Webinar Series on Packaging
23 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingInforma Markets, in collaboration with the World Packaging Association and the AIP, will run a five-part series of webinars on the packaging industry.
PepsiCo releases 2019 Sustainability Report
22 June, 2020The 2019 Sustainability Report reveals that PepsiCo has exceeded its Safe Water Access goal five years early and reduced its GHG emissions by 6%.
Wine industry welcomes Australia, UK FTA negotiations
18 June, 2020The Australian wine industry has welcomed news of free trade agreement negotiations between Australia and the UK as the sector works to recover from COVID-19.
Cheesemaker on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List
16 June, 2020South Australian cheesemaker Kris Lloyd was named Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List.
