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AUSPACK 2019 opens

25 March, 2019

The AUSPACK 2019 two-day conference will be officially opened on Tuesday by the Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change.


Dairy code clamps down on unfair processor practices

18 March, 2019

Dairy farmers are set to benefit from greater negotiating power with milk processors after the federal government announced it is progressing the Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct.


Organic farmers represented in the NFF

14 March, 2019

Australian Organic has become a member of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and claims this will help the organic sector develop a strong voice in Canberra.


US agencies team up on cell-cultured meat regulations

11 March, 2019

The regulatory oversight of cell-cultured food from livestock and poultry, or cell-based meat, will be shared by the USDA and FDA.


Trade deal a win for Aussie vegetable growers

07 March, 2019

The signed Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will help Australian carrot and potato growers looking to export into this growing market.


Career development with packaging diploma

05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

Alexandra Brayshaw explained how winning an APPMA scholarship and attaining her Diploma in Packaging Technology from the AIP has helped boost her career.


Safeguarding Australia's fresh food industry

05 March, 2019

The ARC Training Centre for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry will develop methods to safeguard Australia's fresh food and agricultural industries.


Australia takes action against India's sugar subsidies

04 March, 2019

Australia has joined Brazil to launch a formal dispute action against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning its continuing use of sugar subsidies.


Andrews Meat Industries expands its export capabilities

04 March, 2019 | Supplied by: JBS Australia

Andrews Meat Industries has expanded its distribution capabilities into new and existing export markets by acquiring a majority shareholding in White Stripe Foods.


Sheep innovation on display in Dubbo

04 March, 2019

The Sheep CRC Final Conference will highlight the Sheep CRC's achievements and provide a comprehensive overview of sheep industry innovation over the last two decades.


Pig research brings home the bacon

28 February, 2019

As part of the 2019 'Pig Production – Science into Practice' course at the University of Adelaide, attendees learnt how early research generated commercial products to provide income to the Pork CRC.


Fonterra invests in biotech food company

28 February, 2019

Fonterra has taken a minority stake in US-based food ingredients company Motif Ingredients to help it be part of the emerging next-generation fermentation-produced nutrition sector.


Global report: Health and Wellness Opportunities in the Meat Sector

28 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Global Data

The Global Data 'Health and Wellness Opportunities in the Meat Sector' report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the global health & wellness (H&W) meat sector.


Saputo is getting even bigger

26 February, 2019

Canadian dairy giant Saputo is adding UK company Dairy Crest to its list of acquisitions — for a mere CN$1.7 billion.


ProPak Asia

22 February, 2019

ProPak Asia will be held from 12–15 June in Bangkok, Thailand. 1900 exhibitors from 50 countries will display 20,000 products and solutions.


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