Tassal achieves sustainability certification
14 April, 2014Tassal's major salmon farming site, Macquarie Harbour, has been certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard by SCS Global Services.
$3.5m funding to expand fish processing and packaging operations
14 April, 2014Huon Aquaculture is set to receive $3.5 million in government funding to expand its Parramatta Creek factory in Tasmania. The expansion is expected to boost employment in the region, creating 90 ongoing jobs and an estimated 100 jobs during construction.
Amcor Flexibles triumphs in two Alufoil Trophy categories
10 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor Flexibles has won the Marketing & Design and Consumer Convenience categories in the Alufoil Trophy 2014.
ProXES buys FrymaKoruma from Romaco Group
09 April, 2014Romaco Group has announced plans to sell its stake in FrymaKoruma to an umbrella corporation within the Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) group.
FTA will reduce tariffs on Australian produce
09 April, 2014Australia's FTA with Japan will have positive implications for the Australian horticulture industry, with a range of fruit and vegetable commodities flagged for tariff elimination, AUSVEG says.
US profits, China struggles: Q1 2014 poultry outlook
08 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaMargins in Q2 are likely to be affected by avian influenza outbreaks in China, the weakening Asian economy and feed prices, which are up 10 to 15% on earlier expectations, according to Rabobank's Poultry Quarterly Q1.
CBC announced as Kalsec channel partner for Australia
08 April, 2014 | Supplied by: KalsecConnell Brothers Company (CBC) has been announced as Kalsec's channel partner for Australia. CBC will commence the role on 1 May 2014.
Industry welcomes Japanese Free Trade Agreement
08 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilAustralia's recently announced free trade agreement with Japan will mean significant gains for processed food exports, the AFGC says.
Cooling water systems upgrade attracts funding
07 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Cormack Packaging
In October 2012, Cormack Packaging commenced a systematic replacement of its manufacturing plant process cooling water systems. The new system was calculated to generate sufficient energy savings to obtain a Clean Technology Investment Program grant.
Fuchs facility to move to Beresfield in 2016
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Fuchs LubricantsFuchs has announced plans to build a manufacturing plant in Beresfield, near Newcastle, to increase its Australian manufacturing capacity. The company will move its existing operations in Wickham to the greenfield site in Beresfield.
Capturing the Indonesian youth market
03 April, 2014With more than half of the Indonesian population under 29, manufacturers should be looking to attract younger consumers, Canadean says.
Patties Foods announces new Managing Director
02 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Patties Foods Pty LtdPatties Foods has appointed a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Steven Chaur's appointment was announced by the Patties Board on 28 March; he will take up the position on 15 April.
ARBS 2014 seminar registrations open
02 April, 2014Registrations for the ARBS 2014 seminar series are now open. The seminar series will be held alongside the ARBS 2014 event from 20 to 22 May 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
New president for Mars
02 April, 2014Grant F Reid, the global president of Mars Chocolate, has been chosen to replace Paul S Michaels, the current president of Mars Incorporated, who will retire at the end of the year. Reid will formally take on the role of president of Mars in January 2015.
Committee recommends new risk analysis for imported fresh produce
01 April, 2014A Senate Committee has recommended all bans on imported Fijian ginger, New Zealand potatoes and Malaysian pineapples be upheld.
