Dairy subsidies reintroduced in Europe
19 January, 2009
In response to the world slump in dairy prices, Europe is reintroducing export refunds for butter, cheese and whole and skimmed milk powder.
ACMA’s 4 W ruling a win for EPC/RFID
19 January, 2009
The use of RFID devices up to 4 W of power between the 920 to 926 MHz band has been approved in Australia. This will lead to improved efficiencies and greater ROI for companies wanting to use EPC/RFID systems in their supply chain.
'Natural' claims ranked first on new food and drink launches in 2008
14 January, 2009
In 2008, food and drink claims classified as ‘Natural’ — including all natural, no additives/preservatives, organic and wholegrain — were the most frequently featured on new products globally.
Top 10 food safety challenges of 2009
13 January, 2009
Ten of the major food safety issues facing the food industry in 2009 are nominated by Bill Marler from foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark.
Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program
12 January, 2009
Expressions of interest for Round 1 of the Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program are being called for and close on 9 February 2009.
Food manufacturers commit to limit advertising
09 January, 2009
Nestlé Australia Limited, Cereal Partners Worldwide, Kraft Food Australia/New Zealand, Cadbury Plc, George Weston Limited, Unilever Australia Limited, Coca-Cola South Pacific and PepsiCo Australia have have publicly committed to advertise to children under 12, only when it will further the goal of promoting healthy dietary choices and healthy lifestyles.
Doubts make consumers more willing to re-evaluate brands
08 January, 2009
Challenges to brand understanding can lead consumers to doubt their understanding of an established brand, giving marketers the opportunity to reinvent brands.
Plant & Food Research open for business
07 January, 2009
Plant & Food Research is a New Zealand-based science company formed in December 2008 through the merger of HortResearch and Crop & Food Research. With over 900 staff based at sites across New Zealand, as well as in Europe, the US and Australia, Plant & Food Research provides research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products.
Approval sought for cholesterol-lowering food ingredient in fruit juice
22 December, 2008
Coca-Cola South Pacific is seeking approval for the use of phytosterols, derived from vegetable oils, in fruit juice and fruit juice drinks. FSANZ has invited public comment with the final date for submissions 11/2/2009.
Bioplastics on show
17 December, 2008
AUSPACK will be introducing a Bioplastics Pavilion in 2009 to further enhance the visitor's experience and educational opportunities over the four-day exhibition next June.
Environmental and cost benefits for wine exporters
16 December, 2008
The Australian and New Zealand wine industries have been invited to share in the environmental and cost benefits of a cross-industry project focusing on the bulk export of wine to the UK and packing into lighter weight bottles with a higher recycled glass content.
EU–Australia wine trade agreement
12 December, 2008
Under a new trade agreement with Europe, Australia can continue to use a number of wine quality terms but will phase out the use of some other traditional expressions. Both Europe and Australia will protect each other's geographical indications.
SEW-Eurodrive opens Adelaide office
09 December, 2008
SEW-Eurodrive has opened a sales and service centre in Adelaide.
Junk food marketing to children
04 December, 2008
The Protecting Children From Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2008 is unnecessary, according to the AFGC, because the food processing industry is introducing its own Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative on 1 January 2009.
$27.5 million milk protein facility to be built in Taranaki
03 December, 2008
Ingredient Solutions is planning to develop high-value protein products at a new milk-processing plant in South Taranaki. The plant will produce produce 'un-denatured' miceller casein, whey protein isolate and protein hydrolysates for export.
