Kraft Heinz acquires Cerebos' ANZ assets for $290 million
01 November, 2017Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd (SBF) has entered an agreement to sell its Cerebos Food & Instant Coffee business in Australia and New Zealand and its Asian Home Gourmet Singapore business to US giant The Kraft Heinz Company for a total of AU$290 million.
Confectionery machinery sales to reach US$4 billion by 2021
31 October, 2017A study from The Freedonia Group forecasts global chocolate and confectionery machinery to increase 7.1% per year, with sales projected to reach US$4 billion by 2021.
Merger creates US$6 billion integrated paper-based packaging company
25 October, 2017A partnership between Graphic Packaging Holding Company and International Paper's North America Consumer Packaging business will result in a $6 billion integrated paper-based packaging company.
Ageing population offers opportunities for FMCG marketers
25 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyOlder generations are consistently living longer. This demographic shift means more companies need to take into account the needs of those above 65, especially fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketers.
AUSPACK 2019 stand application process
25 October, 2017After a successful 2017 event, AUSPACK has announced it has opened a stand application process in preparation for its 2019 event.
NZ's primary industry exports forecast to grow by 9.3%
24 October, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty LtdThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) predicts that New Zealand's primary industry exports will grow by 9.3% over the coming year, according to the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report.
Citrus packhouse export applications open for 2018
16 October, 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released an Industry Advice Notice (IAN) announcing applications are open for citrus packhouses to be approved for export in 2018 to certain countries.
Food and grocery sector delivers 7300 more jobs
16 October, 2017More than one-third of Australian manufacturing jobs are in the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sectors. This sector turned over $127.4 billion in 2015/16 and delivered an extra 7300 jobs in the same time.
2018 AIP National Conference seeks speakers
13 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has invited speakers to submit an application to present a paper at its 2018 National Conference.
Nestlé takes iconic Australian brands to China
11 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyAustralian products are gaining popularity in Asian countries, with Nestlé Australia recently announcing it has partnered with one of China's biggest e-commerce platforms, VIP.com, to launch two Australian brands into the market.
Wholesale and retail markets are being modernised
11 October, 2017The World Union of Wholesale Markets Congress (WUWM) will bring together over 250 local and international delegates from 20 countries around the world to discuss challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Do you know your workplace safety obligations?
11 October, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: Employsure Pty LtdThe Employsure Workplace Safety Index has revealed that 81% of Australian small businesses don't fully understand their workplace safety obligations.
CFIA investing CA$320,000 in DNA barcoding research
04 October, 2017The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will invest CA$320,000 (AU$326,631) in the University of Guelph's Biodiversity Institute of Ontario to support collaborative research projects using DNA barcoding.
Aim for better service drives Arrow Scientific and Key Diagnostic merger
29 September, 2017Arrow Scientific and Key Diagnostics are merging with the combined business commencing operation on 1 October.
ABB announces acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion
28 September, 2017Swiss engineering group ABB has announced it will buy GE Industrial Solutions for a sum of US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion), strengthening its position in the global electrification market.
