New global president for Mars Wrigley
13 June, 2018Mars has appointed Andrew Clarke, currently Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, to the role of Global President – Mars Wrigley Confectionery.
Liquid infant formula market is challenging in Japan
12 June, 2018It may still take several years before liquid infant formula appears on the commercial market in Japan due to the rising rates of breastfeeding, as well as concerns over price and storage space.
Women in Foodservice Charity Event returns
05 June, 2018Fine Food Australia has announced the fifth Women in Foodservice Charity Event and the 2018 Women in Foodservice Awards will take place on 12 September in Melbourne.
Why do the French eat the most chilled pizza in Europe?
05 June, 2018Pizza is a quintessentially Italian staple but it is the French who consume the most chilled pizza in Europe, accounting for 36.5% of the market.
Sunny Queen appoints new development chef
04 June, 2018Katrina Neill will help the company better understand the challenges faced by the hospitality sector and work closer with its customers.
175 million tonnes of meat lost in Brazil's truck strike
01 June, 2018The Brazilian meat industry was prevented from exporting 175 million metric tons of meat products after a truckers' strike began blocking highways around the country on 21 May.
Simplot wins the 2018 Foodbank Award
30 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Simplot FoodServiceFoodbank has praised Simplot for its contributions to tackling food insecurity in Australia, announcing the company as the winner of the 2018 Foodbank Award.
Fonterra forecasts strong farmgate milk prices
23 May, 2018Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$7.00 per kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) for the 2018/19 season.
Emerson to acquire Aventics
23 May, 2018Acquiring Aventics from Triton for EUR527 million (AU$820 million) will strengthen Emerson's global presence in delivering fluid automation solutions.
Invitations open for 2018 Food Network Expo
22 May, 2018Monash Food Innovation Centre (MFIC) is hosting the Food Network Expo at Monash Clayton, taking place on Tuesday, 5 June 2018.
Worried about food safety?
22 May, 2018The APAC Food Safety Conference will help the food industry prepare for the food safety challenges coming with increased globalisation and hidden supply chains.
2018 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
21 May, 2018Nathan Leong, Packaging/Product Technologist at Primo Smallgoods, was announced as the winner of the 2018 APPMA Scholarship.
Lupin labelling mandatory from 26 May
18 May, 2018From 26 May it will be mandatory that any product containing lupin meets allergen labelling requirements.
Manufacturers call for more information on infant formula labels
15 May, 2018Infant formula manufacturers hope a review by FSANZ will allow them to provide more information on labels to help mothers make informed product choices.
Burger bar fined over $300K for exploiting workers
14 May, 2018The Federal Circuit Court fined Burger Buzz owner Todd Patrick Buzza $51,735 for underpaying workers, while his company has been penalised an additional $258,495.
