Beer drinkers choosing imported over local
07 November, 2013While most Australians are patriotic in their beer choice, an increasing number are making the switch to imported beer, a new report from Roy Morgan Research shows.
Flexible packaging market to hit $99bn in 2018
06 November, 2013The flexible packaging market has been forecast to grow from $73 billion in 2012 to $99 billion by 2018 with a CAGR of 5.1%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.
GM soybean application open for comment
05 November, 2013Dow AgroSciences Australia has applied to have the Food Standards Code changed to allow genetically modified soybean. FSANZ has issued a call for submissions on the application.
Anti-dumping report welcomed by Australian Made Campaign
05 November, 2013The Anti-Dumping Commission’s preliminary report on processed tomatoes has been welcomed by the Australian Made Campaign. The report finds in favour of local processors and recommends tariffs be imposed on 'dumped' processed tomatoes.
Australians support junk food tax, Obesity Policy Coalition says
05 November, 2013The majority of Australians support taxing soft drinks and junk food, the Obesity Policy Coalition claims, particularly if the money raised is used to reduce the cost of healthy foods.
Anti-Dumping Commission validates SPC Ardmona's call for action
04 November, 2013The Anti-Dumping Commission has found that the Australian tomato processing industry has suffered following the import of Italian processed tomatoes that arrived in Australia at 'dumped' prices.
Opportunities for growth exist for processing, report shows
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilDespite difficult economic conditions, strong growth opportunities exist for the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector, the AFGC 'State of the Industry 2013' report shows.
Husky to acquire Schöttli
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Husky Injection Molding SystemsHusky Injection Molding Systems has announced it will acquire Swiss closure mould making company Schöttli. Schöttli's shareholders recently reached an agreement to sell the company to Husky.
Forget selling iron ore to China - Australian and NZ red meat is in demand
01 November, 2013Australia and NZ are the top exporters of beef and sheepmeat to China - and sales are increasing.
Peanut packaging wins plastics prize
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Sonoco Australia Pty LtdA PET blow-moulded package for Planters peanuts has won Sonoco Plastics first place in the advanced food packaging applications category of the first annual Parts Competition at the Society of Plastics Engineers' Blow Molding Conference.
MPI compliance officers make fishy finding
31 October, 2013While inspecting a recreational fishing vessel in New Zealand's Kawakawa Bay to ensure the owners were in their daily recreational catch limits, MPI compliance officers came across more than 200 rotting snapper.
ACCC won't opposed Bega's bid for WCB
31 October, 2013Bega Cheese's proposed acquisition of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter will not be opposed by the ACCC. The ACCC has reviewed the proposed acquisition at Bega's request following its offer to acquire all shares in WCB.
Vegetarianism on the rise
31 October, 2013Meat processors, block your ears: you may not want to hear this. More Australians are identifying as vegetarian - or at least embracing a meat-minimal lifestyle.
Procurement and packaging design: AIP technical dinner
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingSpeakers from Supply Stratagems and Echo Design will be the highlight of the AIP NSW Branch’s technical dinner. The dinner will be held on Wednesday 13 November at the Oatlands Golf Course.
Marel opens Copenhagen demo facility
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: MarelMarel will open the doors of Progress Point, the newest and most extensive Marel training and demonstration facility, on 7 November. The facility is located five minutes from Copenhagen airport.
