Happy birthday, AIP - 50 today!
12 September, 2013Today, the Australian Institute of Packaging celebrates a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary.
Help the AIP help those in need this Christmas
09 September, 2013The AIP, the APPMA and the SCLAA will work together to pack more than 600 hampers for Foodbank to distribute to those in need at Christmas. Contact the AIP to donate items or volunteer to help.
Awards, allergies and awareness: day two of the 20th Australian HACCP Conference
29 August, 2013 by Alice RichardDay two of the 20th Australian HACCP Conference got off to a slow start for some after the preceding night’s gala dinner and awards event. The speakers didn’t miss a beat, however, with first speaker Bill McBride delivering a comprehensive update and overview of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
The future of food: day one of the 20th HACCP Conference
28 August, 2013 by Alice RichardOne item sure to be on the agenda in the coming half-century will be food: the lack of it, how to produce more of it, how to get it where it's needed and how much it will be worth. These topics - and more - were covered in depth on day one of the 20th Australian HACCP Conference.
Food safety science is far from boring, NSW Food Authority says
15 August, 2013The NSW Food Authority is highlighting the important role science plays in improving food safety and preventing food poisoning as part of National Science Week (10-18 August).
Beer is booming - 2 billion hectolitres to be sold worldwide in 2013
02 August, 2013Growth in volumes is expected to continue to be a feature of the global beer market for many, many years for the simple reason that worldwide per-capita consumption is still below 30 L.
APPMA is going to Vegas
01 August, 2013APPMA has joined the PMMI Allied Association Partner Program. APPMA has also announced it will exhibit at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this September.
Demand for food assistance increasing
17 July, 2013Foodbank’s Greg Warren will outline the issue of food security in Australia and the increasing demand for food donations at the 20th HACCP Conference in August.
Ignore allergen labelling at your peril: Maria Said
16 July, 2013According to Maria Said of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, increasing numbers of people with food allergies mean food label standardisation is becoming even more important. Said will discuss this topic at the HACCP Conference in Melbourne this August.
Program available for Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
18 June, 2013The program for the 14th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is now available. This year’s event has the theme of ‘Supply Chain Sustainability: Exploring its impact on you and your business’.
FS&T webinar explores skills for the future
12 June, 2013The ISEKI-Food Association is conducting a webinar which will present data from a study that aimed to identify the skills needed by professional food scientists and technologists into the future.
AWRI announces 2013 wine webinars
04 June, 2013The Australian Wine Research Institute is hosting a series of webinars covering a range of winemaking, winery management and viticulture topics, from climate change to phylloxera to Chinese consumer insights.
AIP to deliver packaging economics course in NZ
03 June, 2013In conjunction with PAC.NZ, the Australian Institute of Packaging will deliver its Introduction to Packaging Economics half-day training course in New Zealand.
Food industry masterclasses to divulge success secrets
31 May, 2013Elevating Food Safety says its Food Industry Masterclasses offer an opportunity to discover the “success secrets” of successful food industry companies and learn how to apply these strategies.
Food safety contributions to be awarded at HACCP Conference
29 May, 2013Entries are now open for the 2013 Australian HACCP Awards. The awards will commend the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to food safety.