An Open Letter to #BigFood
16 June, 2014 by Alessandro R Demaio, Harvard UniversityThe world is at a crossroads - facing an unclear future. In 2014, we have broken economic, health, food and ecological systems - all interconnected - and find ourselves on a short time frame for correction. Global action is required - and required urgently.
Getting steamy at foodpro 2014 with Gold Peg
16 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaFood processing equipment manufacturer Gold Peg is launching its new high-volume RotaTherm continuous cooking system at foodpro 2014, Australasia's largest food processing exhibition.
Naturex acquires quillaia and yucca businesses
12 June, 2014Berghausen's quillaia and yucca businesses have been acquired by Naturex. The acquisition comes after Naturex acquired Chile Botanics, a Chilean quillaia extract company, earlier this year.
Keeping it clean at foodpro 2014
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaHand hygiene solutions provider Saraya Australia will be showcasing its latest range of automatic dispensers at foodpro 2014. Register now to attend the exhibition for free.
MPI seeks feedback on sales of raw milk
12 June, 2014New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on options for the sale of raw milk to consumers. The MPI is consulting interested people and parties on options to change the requirements for the sale of raw milk.
HACCP Conference returns to Sydney for 2014
11 June, 2014The HACCP Conference is coming to Sydney for 2014. Hosted by Advancing Food Safety, SAI Global, the three-day event will feature workshops, educational talks and seminars, culminating with the HACCP Awards.
New managing director global operations for Fonterra
10 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdRobert Spurway has been appointed as Fonterra's managing director global operations, a newly created position on Fonterra's management team. Spurway's new role will commence on 1 August.
Australian food and grocery suppliers feeling the pinch
10 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilThe financial squeeze experienced by food and grocery suppliers is getting tighter, according to the Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report.
Vacuum packed ideas at foodpro 2014
06 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Diversified Communications AustraliaPackaging system manufacturer Sealed Air will be launching its new vacuum packaging solution - Simple Steps Gourmet Plates - at Melbourne's foodpro 2014.
Could the WA organic canola case change Australian organic standards?
04 June, 2014Experts say they hope the case of Marsh vs Baxter will lead to a reconsideration of Australia's organic certification standards, which set a strict zero-tolerance policy for GM.
Fresh Produce Safety Centre addresses gap in industry
03 June, 2014The University of Sydney is hosting the Fresh Produce Safety Centre, a new industry-funded centre aimed at ensuring the safety of fresh food produced in Australia and New Zealand.
NSW Government's decision on distilled spirits "unjustifiable", DSICA says
02 June, 2014The NSW Government's decision to ban the sale of shots, doubles and certain ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages is "completely unjustifiable", the Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA) claims.
New regional sales manager for tna
29 May, 2014Paul Irwin has been appointed regional sales manager for tna.
SAI Global board fires CEO; considers acquisition bid
28 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalIt's been a big week for SAI Global. The company's board appointed a new executive chairman after the CEO was fired. The company is also considering an acquisition proposal from Pacific Equity Partners (PEP).
Court proceedings begin against alleged egg cartel members
28 May, 2014The ACCC has commenced Federal Court proceedings against a number of egg producers and organisations for allegedly attempting to make a cartel arrangement that would reduce the number of eggs available to Australian consumers and businesses.
