Harris retires; Settembri appointed Nestlé Waters VP
24 September, 2013After 39 years with Nestlé, the executive vice president in charge of Nestlé Waters, John Harris, will retire in late November. Marco Settembri, currently head of Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe, will succeed Harris, effective 1 December 2013.
Arla wins Best Beverage Ingredient at drinktec awards
23 September, 2013Arla Foods Ingredients has won Best Beverage Ingredient at the Beverage Innovation Awards at drinktec. Arla won the prize for its processing solution that enables traditional Greek yoghurt processors to profit from their acid whey waste stream.
New CEO and president for Urschel Laboratories
23 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdRick Urschel has been promoted from vice president of operations to president and CEO of Urschel Laboratories, Inc, succeeding Bob Urschel, who has been president and CEO of the company for the past 30 years.
Unlocking the mystery of Guanxi: doing business in China
23 September, 2013 by John Cochrane, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Trade Commissioner, Guangzhou, China | Supplied by: New Zealand Trade & EnterpriseWhen people start contemplating doing business in China, opinions will gush forth about everything from giving gifts, to using chopsticks, to attempting a few phrases in Chinese. It won’t be too long before another mystifying concept is encountered: Guanxi.
$55K fine issued for food allergy offence
23 September, 2013The heaviest fine for a food offence involving allergies has been issued after an eight-year-old boy suffered a severe allergic reaction after being served ice-cream that he was assured was dairy-free.
Alcopops tax has failed, says Taxpayers' Alliance
20 September, 2013Recent ABS data on alcohol consumption shows that the 'alcopops tax' on ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages has failed, the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance and MyChoice Australia claim.
Have your say on the Food Industry Recall Protocol update
19 September, 2013The Food Industry Recall Protocol has been updated by FSANZ. FSANZ says the updates will clarify the responsibilities of food businesses, as well as update references to legislations and the communication of recalls.
Fourth Harry Lovell Award winner announced
18 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingMaria Indrayati, a Packaging Technologist with Parmalat Australia, has won the prestigious Harry Lovell Award. Indrayati was presented with the award at the AIP’s 50th anniversary celebrations on 12 September.
Beer growth favourable in emerging markets
18 September, 2013While the beer industry is struggling - like most others - in a financially challenging market, some beer brands are demonstrating excellent growth. According to Canadean, the key to this growth lies in the market.
Australia's love affair with beer waning
18 September, 2013Despite stereotypes, Australian tastes are swinging away from beer towards wine, figures from the ABS show. Further busting the myth of Australians as a nation of drinkers are figures showing that alcohol consumption overall is declining.
Logistics Council welcomes new infrastructure minister
17 September, 2013Warren Truss's appointment as Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has been welcomed by the Australian Logistics Council.
AFGC welcomes new ministers
17 September, 2013The Australian Food and Grocery Council has congratulated the new Coalition ministers and welcomed the ministry's focus on growth, trade and regulatory reform.
Simon Parker appointed to APPMA board
17 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery AssociationSimon Parker has been announced as a new director to the board of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA).
Network Nutrition joins IMCD Group
16 September, 2013 | Supplied by: IMCD Australia LimitedSydney-based company Network Nutrition has joined IMCD Group BV, effective from 1 October. Network Nutrition is a leading distributor of botanical, nutritional and plant enzyme-based raw materials.
City of Sydney awarded for food safety efforts
16 September, 2013The City of Sydney has received the NSW Food Authority’s Food Surveillance Award for its efforts to ensure food safety. The awards are presented every two years to recognise best practice in food hygiene by local government and authorities.
