Find out what's on at the AIFST's 50th Anniversary Convention
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: AIFSTThe AIFST has released the program for its 50th Anniversary Convention, which will be co-located with foodpro at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on 17–18 July 2017.
Food fraud is probably costing your company more than you think
08 May, 2017Some food and drink businesses could double their profits by reducing their fraud losses, according to some UK researchers.
Stunning tool takeover
05 May, 2017Frontmatec, the supplier of customised equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, has entered into an agreement to secure Accles and Shelvoke, manufacturer of captive bolt stunning tools.
ProPak Asia
03 May, 2017The ProPak Asia exhibition will showcase industries worldwide and focus on business solutions and new technology.
Murray Goulburn to improve efficiencies by closing three plants and reducing workforce by 360
03 May, 2017Anticipated to impact around 360 employees, Murray Goulburn has announced its intention to close its plants at Edith Creek, Rochester and Kiewa.
Pallet movements predict slowing retail turnover
01 May, 2017Since 2011, pallet movement data from CHEP has been used by the AFGC and CHEP as an indicator of Australian Bureau of Statistics Retail Trade Data.
Early birds can register now for GS1 Supply Chain Week 2017
27 April, 2017GS1 Australia's Supply Chain Week 2017 (SCW 2017) will give supply chain professionals and business owners the opportunity to partake in an interactive learning experience while they explore how GS1 standards can drive business efficiencies and reduce costs.
Food fraud still rife in Europe as €230 million worth of fake food seized
26 April, 2017Europol-INTERPOL has seized €230 million worth of fake and substandard food and beverages in its annual crackdown. Hazelnuts, olive oil, caviar, water, wine, alcohol and clams are just some of the foods and beverages involved.
Join the Australian Pavilion at Anuga FoodTec 2018
24 April, 2017For the first time there will be an Australian pavilion at Anuga FoodTec, and you can be part of it.
How ISO standards can increase trust in the quality of your food products abroad
20 April, 2017 | Supplied by: QMS InternationalA look at how food exporters can increase trust in the safety of their food using ISO standards.
Upping its expert food processing crew
19 April, 2017Expanding its team of food processing experts, tna has recruited Carel Pfaff to head its processing portfolio, which includes the company's FOODesign and Florigo range of preprocessing and high-performance frying equipment.
Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry
19 April, 2017The 24th Annual HACCP Conference will be held at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. Themed 'Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry', the conference is particularly suited to those concerned with the strategy and direction of food businesses including technical management, quality assurance professionals, food safety managers, auditors, consultants and operations personnel.
Food technologists removed from 457 visa list
19 April, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseThe federal government's changes to the 457 visa list include the absolute removal of food technologists from the list of eligible skilled occupations. This change is timely as, while a shortage of 3- to 5-year experienced food technologists has always been claimed, there are never jobs for fresh food technology graduates and we lose them from the industry.
Pssst — want an outing?
19 April, 2017Providing you are not in competition with SMC Pneumatics, the Australian Institute Packaging (AIP) is organising a tour of SMC's full production and manufacturing facility at Castle Hill.
You can also get educated at foodpro
18 April, 2017Not only will you be able to see the latest food and beverage processing and packaging equipment on display at foodpro 2017, you will also be able to attend a series of seminars.
