Sealord Group catches a new CEO
30 July, 2014Steve Yung has been named as the new CEO of Sealord Group. Born in Canada, Yung was most recently managing director of McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand.
Protecting your brand: event for FMCG companies
29 July, 2014 | Supplied by: AIFSTTo help those in the FMCG sector understand risk, the AIFST has partnered with the AFGC to host a joint event: "Protecting your brands, business and back: Governance issues for officers and directors of FMCG businesses".
Asian demand a boon to NZ food and beverage market
29 July, 2014High-value foods and beverages are in demand in Asia - and New Zealand is cashing in on the trend. A new report published by the NZ government shows the increased demand is driving export growth and diversification in the country.
Updated recommendations on infant and follow-on formula
29 July, 2014The EFSA has updated its advice on formulas for infants and toddlers. The recommendations are included in a Scientific Opinion which reviews advice provided by the Scientific Committee on Food in 2003, taking into account more recent evidence.
Retail sales growth strong: AFGC CHEP Retail Index
28 July, 2014 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaDespite easing in the June quarter, year-on-year growth in retail sales remains strong, according to the 14th AFGC CHEP Retail Index.
AUSPACK 2015 already 70% occupied
28 July, 2014 | Supplied by: APPMAAUSPACK's 30th anniversary show is proving popular, with 70% of space already occupied. The event will be held on 24 to 27 March at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
tna opens Bangkok office
25 July, 2014 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltdtna has opened a new office in Bangkok, expanding its operations in Asia as part of its global expansion strategy.
AUSPACK turns 30 in 2015
21 July, 2014 | Supplied by: APPMA2015 represents a significant milestone for AUSPACK: the exhibition celebrates its 30th anniversary as the largest biennial processing and packaging machinery and materials exhibition in Australia.
Wurst news: AU$488 million for sausage price fixing
21 July, 2014In Germany, the Bundeskartellamt has imposed fines totalling approx 338 million euros (AU$488 million) on 21 sausage manufacturers as well as 33 individuals for conducting illegal price-fixing agreements.
Big data mining helps identify contaminated food sources
17 July, 2014Identifying the source of foodborne disease outbreaks is not always easy. Some outbreaks have quite long incubation times and getting consumers to remember exactly what they ate some weeks ago is almost impossible. However, IBM has developed a tool that may help.
Global cereal and vegetable oil prices down, meat prices up
17 July, 2014Cereal and vegetable oil prices have dropped amid improved global supplies, resulting in a drop in the FAO Food Price Index for the third consecutive month, but it is not all good news as meat prices are up and food insecurity is still rife in Africa.
APC announces 2014 award winners
17 July, 2014The Australian Packaging Covenant has announced the winners of the APC Awards. The awards were presented at the APC Awards Night in Melbourne on 15 July; another awards ceremony will be held on 23 July at the Sydney APC Awards Night.
Salmon most popular with consumers aged 65+
16 July, 2014What's for dinner for almost a quarter of all Australians aged 14+? Salmon, according to new research from Roy Morgan. While 53% of all Australians ate fish in any given week, 24% - almost half - ate salmon, the research shows.
Dead lizards and what ever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"?
14 July, 2014 by Janette Woodhouse"Rotting lizard found in baby formula" makes an arresting headline. It has all the features to make it popular - innocent babies, uncaring international food processors, biosecurity threat to the nation … But are we sure its true?
You really need to attend Foodtech Packtech
10 July, 2014
New Zealand's largest three-day food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology event is worth putting into your calendar as a 'must attend'.
