Frutarom becomes more savoury
22 June, 2009
The Savory Functional Systems activities of Chr Hansen has been acquired by Frutarom.
New director for the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre
15 June, 2009
Professor Jim Hardie has been appointed as the Director of the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) at Charles Sturt University.
High growth for beverage container demand in China
12 June, 2009
The demand for bottled beverages in China is expected to increase beverage container growth to 298 billion units/year by 2012. Plastic milk containers are leading the charge.
Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready-to-eat foods
05 June, 2009
The incidence of listeriosis is increasing even though there is no evidence of increasing prevalence in foods. Listeria monocytogenes contamination of ready-to-eat foods may be contributing to this problem, especially as ready-to-eat meal consumption is increasing in vulnerable groups such as the elderly.
Five growth food and beverage markets
05 June, 2009
Recession-proof food and drink markets often provide comfort/simple foods that can be purchased for a relatively low price. In the US, market research company Mintel has re-forecasted its research reports from the past two years, identifying which food and drink markets are actually being improved in the current market.
First step for ISO standard on recall of unsafe products
05 June, 2009
The first meeting of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard providing a code of good practice for establishing, implementing and managing efficient, flexible and responsive consumer product recall programs including corrective actions has taken place.
New food industry conference launched
03 June, 2009
Potential speakers and sponsors are invited to express their interest in FoodTech Connect 09 — an exciting new food industry conference that will take place in Sydney on October 22 and 23.
R&D Tax Credit to boost business investment
13 May, 2009
The Australian government is introducing a new R&D Tax Credit system in 2010–11 which will replace the current R&D Tax Concession scheme. Both small and large food businesses will be able to participate.
Getting all you can from tax incentives
07 May, 2009
Orders must be placed prior to 30 June if you want to benefit from the government's 30% Investment Allowance.
Food ministers progress food labelling
04 May, 2009
The thirteenth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council considered a number of strategic policy and food standards issues.
GS1 global extends GS1 DataBar deadline
14 April, 2009
GS1 has extended the deadline by which retailers must be able to scan GS1 DataBar from 2010 to 2014.
IntraVis Vision Systems is now in Australia and New Zealand
14 April, 2009
HBM Plastics & Packaging Technologies now represents IntraVis Vision Systems in Australia and New Zealand.
IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl
14 April, 2009
Technology leader in the food and meat industry, IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl Limited.
Big boost for small business
06 April, 2009
The $2.7 billion Business Tax Break, a key element of the Australian government’s $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan, gives businesses a one-off tax deduction equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible new equipment.
International quality management standard
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI Global
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the revised standard ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems.
